Acid Black 172 Dye from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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