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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 Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	3.1%	+37.5%	40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇨🇦Canada	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0910.30.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 40.6%

If primarily spice, not color extract

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

2106.90.44.00Lower: 7.5% vs 40.6%

If food seasoning blends

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

3203.00.30.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.6%

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

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