Solvent Yellow 98 Dye
Solvent Yellow 98 is a synthetic organic dye offering a greenish-yellow shade, soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons for candle wax colouring, PVC plastics, and ballpoint pen inks. Its excellent lightfastness makes it suitable for demanding applications, and it falls under tariff item 3204.19.00 as synthetic organic colouring matter.
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 product is a synthetic organic product used as a fluorescent brightening agent
Fluorescent brightening agents are classified under subheading 3204.20, not 3204.19.
If the dye is put up in retail packings
Retail-packaged dyes are excluded from Chapter 32 by Chapter Note 1(a) and fall under heading 32.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the dye is not a separate chemically defined compound excluded by Chapter Note 1(a) unless it is a synthetic organic colouring matter
• Provide documentation on the solvent carrier and concentration to CBSA to support classification
• If the dye is used in candle wax, ensure it meets any applicable Health Canada requirements for consumer products
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Disperse Red 167 Dye Preparation
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Disperse Solvent Yellow 163 Masterbatch
Disperse Solvent Yellow 163 masterbatch is a pre-dispersed dye in a polyethylene carrier, used for injection moulding colour masterbatch. It is a preparation based on synthetic organic colouring matter, classified under the residual subheading for other synthetic organic colouring matter.
High-Strength Solvent Yellow 163 Dye
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High-Strength Solvent Yellow 44
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