Acid Black 52 Premetallized Dye from China
Acid Black 52 is a premetallized acid dye containing coordinated metal ions for enhanced lightfastness on wool and polyamide textiles. It is covered by HTS 3204.12.50 as 'other' acid dyes, whether or not premetallized, for synthetic organic coloring applications. Used in industrial dyeing for upholstery and apparel.
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
• Declare metal content percentage accurately for environmental regs; use UN-approved packaging for dye powders
• Pitfall: incorrect premetallized status leading to basic dye classification