C.I. Disperse Blue 359 Technical Grade from China
Technical grade N-[2-[(2,6-Dicyano-4-methylphenylazo]-5-(diethylamino)phenyl]methanesulfonamide containing 98% active dye substance. This specific disperse blue dye is explicitly named in HTS 3204.11.18.00 for synthetic organic coloring matter. Essential for high-temperature dyeing of polyester yarns and fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit HPLC chromatogram verifying the compound matches the tariff description's molecular structure
• Declare exact purity percentage; technical grades below 90% may face different chemical mixture classification
• Include end-use statement specifying textile dyeing application to prevent misclassification as pigment