Turmeric Oleoresin Colorant

Turmeric oleoresin colorant extracts curcuminoids from Curcuma longa rhizomes for yellow-orange hues in food and textiles. Classified in HTS 3203.00.80.00 for vegetable-based coloring preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+25.0%28.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%3.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%3.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%3.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%3.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0910.30.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 28.1%

If primarily spice, not color extract

Turmeric as spice falls in Chapter 9; color purity determines 3203.

2106.90.44.00Lower: 17.5% vs 28.1%

If food seasoning blends

Mixed spice/color preparations are food preps under Chapter 21.

3203.00.30.00Higher: 35% vs 28.1%

If chemically defined curcumin isolate

Pure isolates may fit specific subheadings if enumerated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide curcumin content assay (>5% typical) and solvent extraction details

Comply with spice import rules if food-bound; irradiation certificates often required