C.I. Fast Red Base KB from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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