Fast Red Base B (4-Amino-2-Chloro-5-Methoxy-Toluidine) from China
Fast Red Base B is a substituted toluidine used as a diazo component for red pigment production. Complex substitution pattern retains toluidine classification under HTS 2921.43.90; pigment base purity >96% ensures chemical compound status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Dye index reference (Base B Salt) and coupling test data
• Chlorine content analysis prevents halogenated hydrocarbon confusion
• Pigment manufacturer specifications confirm Chapter 29 applicability