Acid Blue 9 Dye from Japan
Acid Blue 9 is a synthetic organic acid dye used primarily for coloring wool, silk, and nylon fabrics. It falls under HTS 3204.12.50.90 as an acid dye, whether or not premetallized, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. This water-soluble dye provides vibrant blue shades and is essential in textile dyeing processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous material classification during import
• Ensure labeling complies with TSCA requirements for chemical substances entering the US
• Avoid misclassification as disperse dyes; confirm solubility in water for acid dye status