Disperse Blue 359 Dye from China
N-[2-[(2,6-Dicyano-4-methylphenylazo]-5-(diethylamino)phenyl]methanesulfonamide, a synthetic organic disperse dye used for coloring polyester and acetate fibers. It falls under HTS 3204.11.18.00 as a chemically defined disperse dye specified in this subheading. This water-insoluble azo dye provides vibrant blue shades with excellent fastness properties.
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
• Provide chemical analysis certificate confirming the exact structure matches the named compounds to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper hazardous materials declaration as these azo dyes may require UN shipping documentation
• Label packages with chemical name, CAS number, and handling precautions per GHS standards