Acid Yellow 23 Dye Concentrate from China
Acid Yellow 23, commonly used in food contact inks and synthetic fiber dyeing, is a listed synthetic acid dye under additional U.S. note 3. It qualifies for HTS 3204.12.45.00 due to its specific identification in the tariff schedule.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly with Color Index name (C.I. 19140) and strength percentage
• Obtain pre-shipment approval if subject to quantitative restrictions in note 3
• Test for heavy metal content to prevent FDA issues if used in food packaging inks