Acid Black 172 Dye

Acid Black 172, explicitly named in HTS 3204.12.20.00, produces deep black shades on wool, nylon, and leather. It's valued for high exhaustion rates and good leveling properties in exhaust dyeing processes.

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.

3204.12.50Same rate: 41.5%

If other specified Acid Black colors like 61, 63, etc.

Different enumerated Acid Black dyes have separate 10-digit provisions.

3204.16.30.00Same rate: 41.5%

If reactive acid dye functionality

Reactive dyes classified separately even if acidic in nature.

3211.00.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If prepared with gum or thickener for printing

Prepared dyeing preparations with thickening agents go to heading 3211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain spectroscopic analysis confirming CI number match for Acid Black 172

Declare as 'synthetic organic coloring matter' not 'chemical preparation' on commercial invoice

Watch for combination dyes; mixtures with exact percentages listed stay in this subheading