Basic Red 18 Dye Crystals from China
Basic Red 18, known as Rhodamine B, is a fluorescent basic dye used in cosmetics, inks, and biological staining. Classified under HTS 3204.13.60.00 per additional U.S. note 3, as a specified synthetic organic basic dye.
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
• Include FDA compliance documentation if intended for cosmetics or food contact to prevent customs holds
• Ensure dye concentration and impurities are documented to match note 3 chemical specifications
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as acid dye; confirm basic nature via solubility tests