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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.

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.

3204.13.20.00Same rate: 44%

If mordant dye requiring metal salts

Mordant dyes and preparations based thereon classified separately in 3204.13.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 19% vs 44%

If Acid Red 52 variant not exactly matching listed specification

Unlisted acid dyes covered by residual provision 3204.19.40.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 44%

If chemical mixture exceeding dye purity standards

Complex chemical preparations not primarily dyes fall under Chapter 38.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Require Color Index Generic Name certificate from manufacturer matching exactly 'Acid Red 52'

• Ensure dye is in powder form, not dispersed in nonaqueous media which changes classification

• Check for purity; admixtures over certain levels may require different HTS under mixtures