Disperse Yellow 54 Dye from China
Disperse Yellow 54, a methine-based synthetic dye, provides bright yellow shades on polyester and cellulose acetate fibers through fine particle dispersion. It is specifically described in additional U.S. note 3, justifying HTS 3204.11.35.00 classification for other disperse dyes. Ideal for automotive upholstery and sportswear dyeing.
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
• Obtain advance CBP binding ruling for note 3 eligibility; include HPLC purity reports showing >85% active dye content
• Pitfall: over 50% solvent content in shipped form may reclassify as 3208 solution