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Basic Black 2 Dye Powder

Basic Black 2 is a diazo basic dye for acrylic fibers and ink jet applications. Classified under HTS 3204.13.60.00 matching note 3 specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.19.20Same rate: 44%

If sulfur black dyes

Sulfur dyes produced by sulfurization process use dedicated subheading.

3215.11Lower: 14.3% vs 44%

If ink jet printing inks

Dye dispersions in ink formulations classify as printing inks.

5403.33.00Higher: 46.3% vs 44%

If dyed acrylic yarn

Finished dyed synthetic yarn products enter Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ink jet dyes need particle size distribution data for classification

• Acrylic dyeing requires substantivity test confirmation

• Black dyes often mixtures; pure components remain in 3204