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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 CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3212.90.00Same rate: Free

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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