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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Quantify brightener percentage; avoid Chapter 32 luminophore exclusion; label for plastic compatibility