Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined (HS 320300)
Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined (HS 320300) has 5,378 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined is DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY, with 3,266 shipments, followed by OTERRA LLC and GNT USA INC. The leading supplier is UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A, with 1,408 shipments, followed by ASOCIACION DE PEQUENOS PRODUCTORES and GNT INTERNATIONAL B V. Goods originate mainly from ECUADOR and UNITED KINGDOM, arriving primarily at SAN DIEGO, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined (HS 320300), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A → DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY with 1,408 shipments, followed by ASOCIACION DE PEQUENOS PRODUCTORES → DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY (309) and BANANERA NACIONAL S A → DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY (158).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | 3,266 |
| OTERRA LLC | 148 |
| GNT USA INC | 141 |
| SENSIENT COLORS LLC | 94 |
| CHR HANSEN NEW BERLIN | 54 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A | 1,408 |
| ASOCIACION DE PEQUENOS PRODUCTORES | 309 |
| GNT INTERNATIONAL B V | 184 |
| BANANERA NACIONAL S A | 158 |
| BANANERA TEPEYAC S A | 101 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ECUADOR | 2,188 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,009 |
| HONDURAS | 469 |
| CHINA | 312 |
| ITALY | 301 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 164 |
| SPAIN | 91 |
| INDIA | 86 |
| DJIBOUTI | 79 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 77 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO, CA | 2,357 |
| GULFPORT, MS | 765 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 444 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 422 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 251 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 230 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 128 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 113 |
| WILMINGTON, DE | 98 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 98 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 320300 — Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined
Who imports Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined (HS 320300)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined include DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY, OTERRA LLC, GNT USA INC, SENSIENT COLORS LLC, and CHR HANSEN NEW BERLIN.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined?
DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined (HS 320300), with 3,266 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined?
Leading suppliers shipping Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined (HS 320300) to the U.S. include UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A, ASOCIACION DE PEQUENOS PRODUCTORES, GNT INTERNATIONAL B V, BANANERA NACIONAL S A, and BANANERA TEPEYAC S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined are there?
ImportDoor has 5,378 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 320300, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined imported from?
Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined is imported into the U.S. primarily from ECUADOR, UNITED KINGDOM, and HONDURAS.
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