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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other specified Acid Black colors like 61, 63, etc.
Different enumerated Acid Black dyes have separate 10-digit provisions.
If reactive acid dye functionality
Reactive dyes classified separately even if acidic in nature.
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
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