Astrazone Blue FG Basic Blue 3 from China
Astrazone Blue FG is the commercial name for high-purity Basic Blue 3 used in inkjet printing and textile dyeing. Falls under HTS 3204.13.25.00 as the tariff specifically names Basic Blue 3 regardless of trade name. Offers excellent water solubility and color stability.
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
• Provide manufacturer's specification sheet linking trade name to Basic Blue 3 CI 51004 for customs verification
• Declare ≥98% purity to qualify as chemically defined coloring matter per chapter notes
• Watch for combo shipments with acid dyes; mixed containers risk 3204.19 reclassification