https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=799988 Formulated natural astaxanthin grades standardised with carriers, stabilisers and, in some forms, emulsification, micro-encapsulation or spray-drying features are classified as food preparations under Tariff Item 2106 90 99. Classification follows the relevant heading terms, chapter notes and HSN guidance: Heading 3203 covers colouring matter and preparations mainly used for colouring, whereas the products' specifications identify dietary-supplement, food, beverage and nutraceutical uses. As the grades are neither crude algal extracts nor separately chemically defined compounds and are not shown to have a principal colouring function, they do not qualify as non-synthetic food colours under Tariff Item 3203 00 20. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:41:57 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=799988 Formulated natural astaxanthin grades standardised with carriers, stabilisers and, in some forms, emulsification, micro-encapsulation or spray-drying features are classified as food preparations under Tariff Item 2106 90 99. Classification follows the relevant heading terms, chapter notes and HSN guidance: Heading 3203 covers colouring matter and preparations mainly used for colouring, whereas the products' specifications identify dietary-supplement, food, beverage and nutraceutical uses. As the grades are neither crude algal extracts nor separately chemically defined compounds and are not shown to have a principal colouring function, they do not qualify as non-synthetic food colours under Tariff Item 3203 00 20. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=799988