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HTS Code · Chapter 32 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

3205.00.05.00Food coloring solutions

Also written 3205000500 and 3205.00.0500

HTS Code 3205.00.05.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesTanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and masticsColor lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes:Carmine:Food coloring solutions, containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, but not including any synthetic organic coloring matter in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 3205.00.05.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 3205.00.05.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 3205.00.05.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
72%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 3205.00.05.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Canada and 11 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3205.00.05.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $5M of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00), up 72% on 2024, mostly from Peru (67%), China (28%) and Japan (3%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Peru$4M67%44%12.5%
China$2M28%249%37.5%
Japan$147K3%17%12.5%
India$78K1%609%10%
Belgium$16K0%New10%
Germany$12K0%New10%
Spain$10K0%New10%
Italy$7K0%12%10%
Ireland$2K0%New10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 3205.00.05.00 cover?

HTS code 3205.00.05.00 covers food coloring solutions (Food coloring solutions, containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, but not including any synthetic organic coloring matter), classified under Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 3205.00.05.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3205.00.05.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 72%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of food coloring solutions (HTS 3205.00.05.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 3205.00.05.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $5M of food coloring solutions under HTS 3205.00.05.00, mostly from Peru (67%), China (28%) and Japan (3%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3205.00.05.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3205.00.05.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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