Basic Red 13 Fluorescent Brightener Blend from Germany
Blend of Basic Red 13 with optical brighteners for enhanced vividness on plastics and textiles. HTS 3204.13.20.00 covers it as a basic dye preparation, provided it fits Note 3 criteria excluding luminophores. Used in masterbatch production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Quantify brightener percentage; avoid Chapter 32 luminophore exclusion; label for plastic compatibility