Fast Red Base B

Fast Red Base B is an aniline-derived aromatic monoamine salt specifically formulated as a fast color base for azoic dyeing processes. It couples with naphthol AS to produce brilliant, lightfast red shades on cotton and viscose fabrics. Classified under HTS 2921.42.55.00 as a derivative of aniline used primarily in dye manufacturing for its amine-function chemistry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.11.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 16.5%

If dispersed in aqueous media for direct application as synthetic dye

Chapter 29 excludes synthetic organic coloring matter; finished dyes for textile use shift to Chapter 32 even if chemically an aniline derivative.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 16.5%

If when imported as prepared dye intermediate mixture with stabilizers

Complex chemical preparations not qualifying as pure organic compounds fall under Chapter 38 as chemical products.

2921.42.21.00Higher: 41.5% vs 16.5%

If classified as basic aniline salt rather than specialized fast color base

Simpler aniline salts without fast dyeing specificity use earlier subheading; Chapter 29 prioritizes last numerical order for multi-heading compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming it's a fast color base per Chapter 29 notes, not a finished dye (excluded under note 2(g))

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing amine-function composition to avoid misclassification as mixtures or Chapter 32 coloring matter

Label shipments clearly as 'Fast Color Bases - For Dye Manufacturing Use Only' to prevent retail packing confusion with heading 3212