Acid Blue 9 Dye from Japan
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.
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
• 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