Basic Red 13 Fluorescent Brightener Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Quantify brightener percentage; avoid Chapter 32 luminophore exclusion; label for plastic compatibility