Mordant Blue 1 Dye for Wool

Mordant Blue 1 is a premetallized acid dye used with mordants on protein fibers like wool and silk for brilliant blue shades. It offers superior light and wash fastness after metal complex formation. This specific mordant dye is listed under HTS 3204.12.30.00.

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.

3204.12.20.00Same rate: 41.5%

If classified as acid premetallized dyes

Some importers classify premetallized mordants under acid dye subheading instead of specific mordants.

3204.17.20.00Lower: 31.5% vs 41.5%

If for synthetic mordant preparations based on these dyes

Preparations/ mixtures of mordant dyes fall under 3204.17, per Chapter Note 3.

3215.19.10.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If in retail packaging under 5kg

Dyes put up in retail forms move to heading 3215, regardless of chapter-specific classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include dyeing process instructions and fiber compatibility data; verify Color Index number matches Blue 1

Avoid mislabeling as reactive dye (Chapter 32 heading 3204.16); mordant dyes require metal salts

For bulk imports, ensure container ventilation per IMDG hazardous goods regulations

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