Basic Yellow 2 Dye Paste

Basic Yellow 2, or Auramine O, is a fluorescent basic dye for paper coating and cellulosic fibers. Classified in HTS 3204.13.60.00 per additional U.S. note 3 listing for synthetic 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.

3204.11Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If solvent-soluble versions

Solvent dyes for non-aqueous systems use disperse dye subheadings.

3207.30.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If pigmented preparations

Pigment dispersions based on basic dyes classify under synthetic organic pigments.

5902.10.00Lower: 40.8% vs 41.5%

If applied to tire cord fabric

Dyes on textile materials for technical uses enter as dyed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for solvent content; pastes over 50% solvent may shift to heading 3208

Include lightfastness ratings in documentation for quality verification

Prevent misclassification by confirming it's not a disperse dye via dyeing tests