Disperse Blue 56 Dye from China

Disperse Blue 56 is a synthetic organic azo dye used primarily for dyeing polyester fabrics in vibrant blue shades. It falls under HTS 3204.11.35.00 as a disperse dye listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, suitable for non-aqueous dispersion in textile processing. This classification applies to chemically defined coloring matter based on synthetic organics for hydrophobic fiber applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify the dye is explicitly listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI via CBP rulings; provide chemical analysis certificates confirming disperse nature and synthetic organic composition

Ensure packaging labels CAS number and purity to prevent reclassification as preparations

Common pitfall: mixing with aqueous media shifts to other subheadings