Primuline Base

Primuline base is the primary aromatic amine derivative of benzothiazole used as the key intermediate for primuline direct dyes, explicitly listed under HTS 2934.20.3000. This chemically defined compound contains the unfused benzothiazole ring system required by the heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.11Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If when diazotized or coupled to form actual primuline dye chromophore

Completed synthetic azo dyes classified in Chapter 32 by color function.

2934.99.12.00Lower: 6.5% vs 40.8%

If other thiazole ring intermediates not specifically enumerated

Adjacent subheading for unspecified benzothiazole dye intermediates.

2921.59Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If amine function considered principal characteristic

Imine-function compounds may classify here if ring system secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference historical dye intermediate status and CAS registry in commercial invoices

Include synthesis pathway documentation showing benzothiazole ring derivation

Distinguish from finished primuline dye (3204) by providing purity >95% specs