Mordant Black 11 Dye Powder from Japan
Mordant Black 11 requires a metal mordant for fixation on textiles and is specified in U.S. note 3 to section VI. This synthetic organic product falls under HTS 3204.12.45.00 for acid/mordant dyes with special tariff provisions.
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
• Distinguish from metallized dyes by confirming no pre-applied metal complexes
• Provide dyeing procedure documentation proving mordant application requirement
• Track annual quota usage via Census Bureau reports for note 3 products