Basic Blue 41 Dye Powder from China

Basic Blue 41 is a synthetic organic cationic dye used primarily for coloring paper, inks, and textiles with high tinctorial strength and bright blue shade. It falls under HTS 3204.13.10.00 as a specified basic dye, chemically defined and water-soluble for aqueous applications. This dye is valued for its affinity to acrylic fibers and paper coatings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify the Color Index (CI) name and number on commercial invoices to match HTS 3204.13.10.00 specifications exactly

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming it's a basic dye preparation, not dispersed in non-aqueous media per chapter note 3

Avoid misclassification as disperse dyes; test solubility in water to confirm cationic nature