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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.11.50.00Same rate: 41.5%

If it's a disperse dye variant

Disperse dyes for synthetics (not acid dyes) fall under 3204.11, differentiated by application method.

3204.16.30.00Same rate: 41.5%

If reactive blue dye of similar hue

Reactive dyes, which form covalent bonds, are classified separately in 3204.16.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

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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