Acid Yellow 23 Dye Concentrate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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