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Acid Orange 51 Dye

Acid Orange 51, component in HTS 3204.12.20.00 mixtures, yields bright orange for acrylic fibers and wool blends. Critical for achieving flesh tones in combination dyeings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.13Lower: 19% vs 44%

If mordant requiring metal aftertreatment

Mordant acid dyes classified separately from simple acid dyes.

3204.14.30.00Same rate: 44%

If substantive to cellulosic without mordant

Direct dyes without acid character go to 3204.14.

3208.10.00.00Lower: 41.2% vs 44%

If solution in >50% volatile organic solvent

Per chapter note, solvent solutions over 50% classify as heading 3208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Component analysis required for mixture dyes showing exact weight percentages

• Confirm not basic dye which would classify under different chemical heading

• Technical data sheet must specify acid dyeing application