Acid Red 88 Mordant Dye from Japan
Acid Red 88 is a mordant dye requiring a metallic mordant for fixation on cellulosic fibers like cotton, used in traditional dyeing for improved colorfastness. Classified under HTS 3204.12.50 as 'other' mordant dyes and preparations based thereon in synthetic organic coloring matter. It exemplifies premetallized or mordant acid dyes not specified elsewhere.
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
• Include mordant compatibility data in documentation; obtain colorfastness test reports for customs valuation
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as direct dye without mordant specification