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