Beta-Carotene Food Coloring Powder from Germany
Beta-carotene powder is a synthetic carotenoid coloring matter derived from natural sources but chemically processed for use as a yellow-orange pigment in food products. It falls under HTS 3204.18.00.00 as a carotenoid coloring matter used in beverages, dairy, and baked goods to impart vibrant color without altering flavor. Preparations based thereon include stabilized forms for industrial food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify FDA approval as a color additive and provide certificates of analysis for purity; ensure labeling complies with 21 CFR 73.300 for beta-carotene; avoid misclassification by confirming it's not a dispersed pigment preparation under 3212