Blue Denim Starter Dye Kit (Pure Vat Blue 1)
A starter kit containing a small quantity of pure synthetic indigo (Vat Blue 1, CI 73000) along with instructions for craft and small-batch dyeing. The dye itself is a synthetic organic vat dye, classifiable under this tariff item as a named vat dye, regardless of the kit's presentation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the kit is put up in a form or packing for retail sale, such as a consumer dye kit
Chapter note 1(a) excludes dyes put up in forms or packings for retail sale from Chapter 32, directing them to heading 32.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the kit is declared with the dye's composition (Vat Blue 1, CI 73000) to support classification under 3204.15.00
• If the kit is put up for retail sale with instructions, confirm it does not fall under heading 32.12, which covers dyes in forms or packings for retail sale
• Keep the dye's weight and purity documentation for CBSA verification
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