Mordant Red 81 Silk Dye from Japan
Mordant Red 81 produces vibrant scarlet on silk scarves and ties using tin mordants for maximum color yield. Excellent lightfastness for fashion applications. HTS 3204.12.30.00 specifically lists this mordant red.
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
• Silk dyes need protein fiber dyeing exhaustion curves for classification support
• Small batch imports often misdeclared; specify minimum 98% purity
• Include shade matching cards to Customs for color verification