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Acid Brown 48 Dye from Japan

Acid Brown 48, enumerated in HTS 3204.12.17.00, produces chocolate brown shades on wool with mordants. Used in leather upholstery and heavy woolens. Known for excellent penetration and even dyeing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document shade matching certificates against Colour Index standards for verification

• Separate from metal complex dyes which have different metallization and fastness

• Check for restricted azo components per California Prop 65 requirements