9902.07.82 - Purple sweet potato color concentrate (provided for in subheading 3203.00.80)

This HTS code, 9902.07.82, specifically addresses purple sweet potato color concentrate. This classification falls under Chapter 99, which is reserved for temporary legislation and modifications, including those enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The inclusion of "(provided for in subheading 3203.00.80)" indicates that while this is a temporary classification, the underlying product would typically be classified within Chapter 32, specifically under natural coloring matter. Therefore, these are not raw agricultural products but rather processed concentrates derived from purple sweet potatoes for use as coloring agents.

Distinguishing this code from its sibling categories within the broader HTS system is crucial. Unlike general agricultural commodities or raw materials that might be found in Chapters 1-24, this entry represents a processed ingredient with a specific functional purpose – providing color. Its siblings would encompass a vast array of goods, from live animals to manufactured items, none of which share the specific nature of being a processed color concentrate from a particular botanical source, designated for temporary tariff treatment. The core distinction lies in its processed nature and its placement within a temporary tariff provision designed to manage specific importations.

As a leaf node, HTS 9902.07.82 has no further subcategories. Classification at this level signifies a very specific product. This means that any purple sweet potato color concentrate imported under this provision will be directly classified here, without further breakdown into more granular subheadings. The key for importers and customs officials is to verify that the imported product precisely matches the description of a purple sweet potato color concentrate and meets any other specific requirements or conditions associated with this temporary tariff provision.