C.I. Fast Red Base KB

C.I. Fast Red Base KB is a diazo compound used as a fast color base in the production of azo dyes for textile printing and coloration. It reacts with couplers to form stable, lightfast colorants on fabrics. Classified under HTS 2927.00.30.00 as a fast color base per Chapter 29 diazo compounds.

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.

3204.11.50.00Same rate: 41.5%

If pre-reacted with coupler to form synthetic dye

Completed azo dyes fall under Chapter 32 synthetic organic coloring matter, not diazo intermediates.

2927.00.50.00Lower: 31.5% vs 41.5%

If not specifically a fast color base or salt

Other diazo/azo compounds excluding fast color types classified as 'other' in same heading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as chemical mixture with solvents

Preparations containing >70% fast color bases may classify as chemical mixtures in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity certificates to confirm classification as fast color base, not finished dye (Chapter 32)

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number documentation for customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as general diazo compounds; specify 'fast color base' in commercial invoice

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