Acid Blue 102 Dye
Acid Blue 102 is a synthetic organic acid dye specified in HTS 3204.12.20.00, used primarily for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon fabrics. It provides vibrant blue shades with good fastness properties on protein and synthetic fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If premetallized acid dye
Premetallized acid dyes fall under separate subheading 3204.11 for metallized complexes.
If not specifically listed in 3204.12.20
Other acid dyes not enumerated in this subheading go to residual 3204.19 provision.
If put up in retail packaging
Dyes in forms or packings for retail sale transfer to Chapter 32 heading 3212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact Color Index name and number on supplier certificates to match HTS 3204.12.20.00 specifications
• Include chemical analysis reports confirming it's an acid dye not premetallized beyond listed types
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no mordant properties; test for solubility in weak acid
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Acid Red 52 Dye
Acid Red 52, listed under HTS 3204.12.20.00, is a bright red acid dye for coloring wool, silk, and polyamide fibers. It offers excellent lightfastness and is commonly used in carpet and apparel dyeing.
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.
Acid Yellow 135 Dye
Acid Yellow 135, included in HTS 3204.12.20.00, delivers brilliant yellow hues for wool and silk dyeing applications. Frequently used in blend combinations for achieving complex shades in textile production.
Copper Phthalocyanine Tetrasulfonic Acid
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Acid Brown 239 Dye
Acid Brown 239 from HTS 3204.12.20.00 offers rich brown shades for upholstery fabrics, leather finishing, and wool knitting yarns. Known for excellent wash fastness and penetration properties.
Acid Green 25 Dye
Acid Green 25, listed in HTS 3204.12.20.00 mixtures, provides brilliant green shades for sportswear fabrics and decorative textiles. Excellent compatibility in combination dyeings with other acid colors.