Acid Red 88 Mordant Dye from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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