Acid Blue 9 Dye from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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