C.I. Fast Red Base B from Japan
C.I. Fast Red Base B is a sulfonamide-derived diazo component used in the production of azo dyes for textile coloration. It functions as a fast color base that couples with naphthol salts to produce vibrant, lightfast red shades on cotton fabrics. Classified under HTS 2935.90.20.00 as a fast color base within the sulfonamides category per Chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Verify purity certificates to confirm chemical identity as per Chapter 29 note (a); ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which affects reactivity; declare as dye intermediate not finished coloring matter to avoid Chapter 32 reclassification