Fast Red B Base Diazonium Salt from Japan
Fast Red B Base is a diazonium salt used as a diazo component in the production of azo dyes for textile and leather coloring. It falls under HTS 2927.00.40.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific diazo- and azo-compounds regulated for dye manufacturing. This chemically defined organic compound reacts with couplers to form vibrant red dyes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 3 to section VI and obtain any required TSCA certifications for chemical import
• Include detailed chemical composition and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in documentation to avoid customs delays
• Ensure stabilizers are only for safety/transport as per chapter note (g) to prevent reclassification