Acid Violet 19 Dye Powder

Pure Acid Violet 19 (CI 61965), a synthetic organic acid dye in powdered form, used for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon fabrics. It falls under HTS 3204.12.13.00 as a chemically defined acid violet dye specified in the tariff schedule for synthetic organic coloring matter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing

Dye preparations in liquid/paste form for paints fall under heading 3212 per chapter note 3 exclusion.

3204.16.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If reactive violet dye instead of acid type

Reactive dyes, used for cotton with covalent bonding, are classified separately from acid dyes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If mixed with chemicals exceeding dye content

Complex chemical mixtures not primarily coloring matter shift to Chapter 38 as preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dye purity and CI number (61965) via lab testing to confirm classification under 3204.12.13.00

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical composition certificates for customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as a preparation; pure dyes require specific chemical identity documentation