Basic Violet 14 Dye Preparation from China
Basic Violet 14, also known as Rhodamine B variants, colors ballpoint inks, cosmetics, and acrylic textiles with intense magenta hue. Covered under HTS 3204.13.10.00 as a listed basic dye preparation per note 3. Its fluorescent properties enhance vibrancy in low concentrations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include REACH compliance docs if from EU, confirming no restricted substances in dye synthesis
• Distinguish from pigments; liquid dispersions may reclassify if meeting 3206 criteria
• For sets with mordants, consider assembled article rules vs individual dye import