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Disperse Blue 56 Dye from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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