CI 73000 Vat Dye for Artist Canvas from China
Pure synthetic indigo powder (Vat Blue 1, CI 73000) intended for professional artists creating textile-based artworks. As a named synthetic organic vat dye, it falls under this tariff item, which covers vat dyes usable as pigments, irrespective of the end-use.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Classify the product as a pure synthetic vat dye, not as a paint or pigment preparation, to avoid misclassification under headings 32.08 to 32.15
• Provide the Colour Index number (CI 73000) and chemical name (Vat Blue 1) in the import documentation
• Verify that the product is not put up in retail packs, which would trigger heading 32.12