Acid Black 172 Dye from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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