Certified Reference Methylene Blue Analytical Standard

Certified reference material of Methylene Blue (3,7-Bis(dimethylamino) phenazathionium chloride) at 99.5%+ purity for analytical chemistry calibration. HTS 3204.13.45.00 covers this specifically named basic dye used as HPLC/UV standard. Traceable to NIST standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3822.19.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If supplied as multi-analyte calibration standard solution

Composite diagnostic or calibration standards classify under Chapter 38.

3204.13.20.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If for other certified basic dye reference materials

Different basic dyes have separate reference material subheadings.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If when packaged in retail quantities for general lab staining

Retail lab reagents including this dye shift to heading 3212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NIST traceability certificate and uncertainty measurements for reference material status

Package in amber glass ampoules with inert atmosphere to maintain stability

Declare as analytical standard rather than bulk chemical to facilitate laboratory import

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