Organic Certified Synthetic Indigo
GOTS-certified synthetic indigo (Vat Blue 1, CI 73000) meeting organic textile standards. Despite the certification, it remains a synthetic organic vat dye, classifiable under this tariff item, as certification does not alter the chemical nature.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dye is put up in a form or packing for retail sale
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 product is declared as a synthetic vat dye (Vat Blue 1) and not as a natural dye, which could lead to misclassification
• Provide the GOTS certificate and chemical composition to CBSA
• Verify that the product is not put up for retail sale, which would fall under heading 32.12
Related Products under Tariff item 3204.15.00
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.
CI 73000 Vat Dye for Artist Canvas
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.
C.I. Vat Brown 3 Concentrate
C.I. Vat Brown 3 Concentrate is a high-purity synthetic organic vat dye used for precise textile coloration, particularly in exhaust dyeing of cellulose fibers. Its chemical specificity and use as a vat dye place it under tariff item 3204.15.00, which covers vat dyes and preparations based thereon.
C.I. Vat Red 1 Pigment
C.I. Vat Red 1 Pigment is a synthetic organic vat dye supplied in pigment form, ready for use in printing pastes after vatting. It falls under tariff item 3204.15.00 as a vat dye usable in that state as a pigment, per Chapter Note 3 of the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Denim Blue Synthetic Indigo Paste Preparation
A pre-dispersed paste of synthetic indigo (Vat Blue 1, CI 73000) for denim dyeing, formulated to reduce dispersion time. Despite the paste form, it remains a named vat dye and is classifiable under this tariff item, as the paste is a preparation based on the dye, not a pigment dispersed in a non-aqueous medium for paint manufacture.
Denim Factory Vat Blue 1 Bulk Powder
Bulk 25 kg bags of synthetic indigo (Vat Blue 1, CI 73000) for large-scale denim production. This is a pure synthetic organic vat dye, classifiable under this tariff item as a named vat dye, with the bulk packaging not affecting classification.