Formic Acid for Dye Vat Neutralization

90% formic acid for pH control in reactive dye baths, classified HTS 2915.11.00.00 as saturated monocarboxylic acid. Critical for color fixation on cellulosic fibers in textile wet processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.11.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If in synthetic dye preparations

Dye formulations containing formic acid excluded per chapter note (g).

2915.21.00.00Lower: 36.8% vs 40.5%

If acetic acid substitution

Acetic acid (later numerical order) used similarly in dyeing.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If dye process auxiliaries

Complex dyeing assistants exceed pure acid classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document dye class compatibility (reactive/direct); prevents 3204 confusion

Monitor iron content (<10ppm) for dye bath purity requirements

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