Acid Blue 9 Dye Powder from China
Acid Blue 9, also known as FD&C Blue No. 1, is a synthetic organic acid dye used for coloring textiles, paper, and inks. It falls under HTS 3204.12.45.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which lists specific synthetic dyes subject to quota or tariff modifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the dye matches exactly the CAS number and specifications in U.S. note 3 to section VI to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and synthetic organic acid dye composition for CBP review
• Monitor quota availability as these products may be subject to absolute or tariff-rate quotas upon entry