Acid Blue 9 Dye

Acid Blue 9 is a synthetic organic acid dye used primarily for coloring wool, silk, and nylon fabrics in textile dyeing processes. It falls under HTS 3204.12.50 as an acid dye, whether or not premetallized, specified as 'other' within this subheading for synthetic organic coloring matter. This classification applies to its use in aqueous solutions for protein and synthetic fiber dyeing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.16.30Same rate: 41.5%

If classified as reactive dye

Reactive dyes that chemically bond to fibers like cotton fall under a separate subheading, unlike acid dyes for wool/nylon.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If put up in retail packaging

Dyes prepared in forms or packings for retail sale shift to heading 3212, excluding chapter note coverage for bulk industrial dyes.

3204.11.50Same rate: 41.5%

If it's a disperse dye

Disperse dyes for polyester are classified separately from acid dyes used on protein/synthetic fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dye purity and chemical composition via lab testing to confirm classification; ensure SDS and REACH compliance for hazardous material shipping

Common pitfall: mislabeling as reactive dye leading to wrong HTS code

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Acid Black 52 Premetallized Dye

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Metallized Acid Brown 348 Dye

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