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Rhodamine B Base Acid Violet 19

Rhodamine B variant classified as Acid Violet 19, a reddish-purple acid dye for protein fibers like wool in textile industry. Specified under HTS 3204.12.13.00 for its exact chemical definition as synthetic acid coloring matter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.11.50.00Higher: 44% vs 37.5%

If classified as acid blue instead of violet

Tariff specifies dyes by color/shade; blue hues fall under separate acid blue subheadings.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 19% vs 37.5%

If for other unspecified acid dyes

Only Acid Violet 19 is in 3204.12.13.00; other acid dyes go to residual 3204.19 provisions.

3211.00.00.00Higher: 41.2% vs 37.5%

If prepared for retail sale in consumer packs

Dyes put up for retail (e.g., small hobby kits) shift to heading 3212 or 3215 per exclusions.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include Color Index (CI 61965) reference on invoices to match tariff subheading precisely

• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption, as clumping can lead to quality disputes at entry

• Declare exact CAS number (632-99-5) to avoid reclassification as an unspecified synthetic dye