Basic Brown 16 Dye Granules

Basic Brown 16 is an azo basic dye for leather and wood coloring. Classified in HTS 3204.13.60.00 matching U.S. note 3 specifications for basic coloring matter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.14.50Same rate: 41.5%

If acid brown dyes

Acid dyes for leather use separate subheading from cationic basic dyes.

3203.00.80Lower: 28.1% vs 41.5%

If coloring metal in annealed form

Certain metal coloring preparations classify under heading 3203.

4107.11Lower: 12.4% vs 41.5%

If dyed full-grain leather

Finished dyed leather products shift to Chapter 41.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leather dyes need REACH Annex XVII compliance declarations

Granular form must meet particle size specs in technical data sheets

Brown shades often mixtures; single dye components stay in 3204