Toluidine Blue O

Toluidine Blue O (C15H16ClN3S) is a thiazine dye derived from toluidine, but as a chemically defined compound primarily used as biological stain, classified under HTS 2921.43.90.90. Not excluded as retail coloring matter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽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.

3204.12.50Same rate: 41.5%

If acid synthetic dye for textile/retail

Synthetic coloring matter excludes Chapter 29 pure compounds.

2934.10.10.00Lower: 31.5% vs 41.5%

If containing sulfur directly linked to carbon

Organo-sulfur compounds in 2930/2934 if meeting specific linkage criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include CAS 92-31-9 and dye index CI 52040; prove not 'put up for retail sale' per Chapter Note 2(g)

Lab chemical imports require end-user certificates to prevent diversion to textile use

Verify no metal coordination that shifts to later Chapter 29 coordination compounds