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

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

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