Vat Red 1 Fabric Printing Dye
Vat Red 1 Fabric Printing Dye is a vat dye tailored for screen printing on cotton fabrics, providing vibrant reds with permanence. It is classified under tariff item 3204.15.00 as a vat dye preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by Chapter Notes 1(a) or 1(c).
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dye is not specifically a vat dye
Other synthetic colouring matter falls under different subheadings.
If the product is a printing ink rather than a dye
Printing inks are classified under heading 32.15, not 32.04.
If the dye is dissolved in a volatile organic solvent for paint
Solutions of colouring matter in solvents over 50% weight fall under heading 32.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the dye is not in a form for retail sale, which would shift it to heading 32.12
• If the dye is mixed with other ingredients for printing pastes, ensure it still qualifies as a preparation based on vat dye
• Declare the end use as fabric printing to support classification
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