Acid Blue 127 Dye
Acid Blue 127 is a metallized acid dye specified in HTS 3204.12.17.00, used for brilliant blue shades on wool, silk, and polyamide textiles. Its premetallized structure provides excellent light and wet fastness. Commonly used in carpet dyeing and high-end apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If it's a disperse dye variant
Disperse dyes for synthetics (not acid dyes) fall under 3204.11, differentiated by application method.
If reactive blue dye of similar hue
Reactive dyes, which form covalent bonds, are classified separately in 3204.16.
If imported as mixture with extenders
Dye preparations with significant non-coloring additives may be classified as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require HPLC chromatograms from suppliers to confirm identity as Acid Blue 127 versus similar blue dyes
• Check for heavy metal content restrictions, as premetallized dyes often contain chromium or cobalt complexes
• Maintain records showing industrial end-use to avoid retail packaging classification in 3212
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Acid Black 31 Dye
Acid Black 31 is a synthetic organic acid dye used primarily for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon fabrics. It falls under HTS 3204.12.17.00 as it is one of the specifically enumerated acid black dyes in this subheading. This water-soluble dye provides deep black shades with good fastness properties on protein and synthetic fibers.
Acid Red 145 Dye
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Acid Yellow 75 Dye
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Acid Brown 48 Dye
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Acid Green 40 Dye
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