Acid Violet 19 Dye Powder from China
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.
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
• 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