Carotenoid Blend Water-Soluble Powder from China
A preparation blending beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene in water-soluble matrix for beverage coloring. Falls under HTS 3204.18.00.00 as synthetic carotenoid coloring preparations per chapter note 3. Enables natural-appearing colors in clear liquids like sports drinks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Stability testing required for light-sensitive carotenoids; declare individual concentrations; comply with beverage color migration testing