Copper Phthalocyanine Tetrasulfonic Acid

Copper phthalocyanine-3,3',4,4'-tetrasulfonic acid, specifically named in HTS 3204.12.20.00, serves as an intermediate for reactive dyes and direct dyes. Provides turquoise blue shades when applied to cotton and wool blends.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.20.80.00Same rate: 41.5%

If synthetic organic luminophore use

Luminophores and fluorescent brightening agents in separate subheading.

3204.17.60Same rate: 41.5%

If used as vat dye derivative

Vat dyes and solubilized vat dyes have dedicated provisions.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 41.5%

If imported primarily as chemical intermediate

Ether-alcohols and derivatives may classify in Chapter 29 if not primarily coloring matter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Chemical name must exactly match 'Copper phthalocyanine-3,3',4,4'-tetrasulfonic acid'

Include molecular formula verification in supporting documentation

Distinguish from pigment derivatives which classify differently