Toluidine Blue O (Basic Blue 17) from Japan
Toluidine Blue O is a thiazine dye derived from toluidine, used in histology and microbiology staining. While primarily a colorant, its toluidine base and chemical purity qualify it under HTS 2921.43.90 rather than Chapter 32 when imported as pure compound. Pharmaceutical grade requires >85% purity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide dye index number (C.I. 52040) and absorption spectrum for identity confirmation
• Pharma grade requires USP/NF certificate; technical grade may face 3204 scrutiny
• Declare metachromatic staining end-use to support Chapter 29 classification