Basic Red 13 Fluorescent Brightener Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Quantify brightener percentage; avoid Chapter 32 luminophore exclusion; label for plastic compatibility