U.S. imports of Coloring Matter of Vegetable or Animal Origin (HS 320300) totaled $32.2M in August 2026, imported from 47 countries.
Importers of Coloring Matter of Vegetable or Animal Origin paid $3.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.69% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coloring Matter of Vegetable or Animal Origin imports of $32.2M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNatural colorants derived from plants and animals — including annatto, cochineal, archil, cudbear, and litmus — are classified here, with the US schedule further distinguishing named colorants (3203001000), a specific phenolic mixture (3203003000), and a residual NESOI line (3203008000). India and Peru are the leading US suppliers: India for a broad range of botanical pigments, and Peru as the world's primary source of cochineal, the carmine-producing insect-derived dye widely used in food, cosmetics, and textiles. Many products in this heading are used as food colorants or cosmetic ingredients and are subject to FDA review; importers should ensure compliance with applicable color additive regulations.
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585 import shipments a month
Yes. When cochineal extract or carmine is intended for use as a food or cosmetic color additive, it is subject to FDA color additive regulations. Importers must ensure the product meets FDA specifications for the intended application and that labeling complies with disclosure requirements. FDA may detain shipments that lack adequate documentation of identity and purity. Admissibility is complex — consult a licensed customs broker or FDA regulatory counsel before importing.
Peru's dominance in specific lines reflects its position as the world's largest producer of cochineal, the dried scale insect from which carmine (a red colorant) is extracted. India leads in volume across the broader heading due to its diverse botanical pigment industry. The two countries serve largely different product lines within the heading, so sourcing concentration risk varies by specific colorant type.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3203
Subheading 320300 · $32.2M of $32.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203008000 | Coloring Matter of Veg or Animal Origin, NESOI | $26.3M | 11.34% | 91.95% | $3.0M |
| 3203001000 | Annato, Archil, Cochineal, Cudbear, Litmus, Etc | $5.8M | 13.28% | 98.18% | $775K |
| 3203003000 | Mix of 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-2,4,6-Trihydroxyphenylm | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3203000000 | Coloring Matter of Vegetable or Animal Origin | $15.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$32.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $302.7M of Coloring Matter of Vegetable or Animal Origin and exported $199.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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China pays 36.0% duty; Italy 7.3%.
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rate provision · imports
6.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.69% of imports for consumption.