Basic Yellow 40 Powder Dye from China
Basic Yellow 40 is a bright yellow cationic dye applied in coloring anodized aluminum, paper, and synthetic leather products. It is explicitly listed in HTS 3204.13.10.00 as a basic dye, known for its metal-complexing ability and vivid shade. Commonly used in decorative coatings and inks.
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
• Label shipments with CAS number and CI constitution number to facilitate CBP verification against the tariff listing
• Ensure no binders or extenders present, as per chapter exclusion for oil paint extenders
• For vacuum-dried forms, confirm not dispersed in non-aqueous media to stay in 3204