Paprika Oleoresin from China

Color-intensive oleoresin extracted from paprika peppers, high in capsanthin carotenoids. HTS 3301.90.10 covers this as extracted oleoresin for natural food coloring in processed goods.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Test for color value (ASTA units) to justify classification

Ensure oil-soluble form distinguishes from water extracts

Pitfall: high dilution classifies as prepared coloring under 3203