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Acid Violet 90 Dye from Japan

Acid Violet 90 from HTS 3204.12.20.00 creates deep violet shades for luxury wool suiting and silk scarves. Renowned for superior lightfastness in pale shades.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• CI number confirmation essential; many similar violet dyes in different provisions

• Ensure purity >85% coloring matter to avoid chemical preparation classification

• Invoice description must specify 'acid dye' not generic 'dye stuff'