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Basic Yellow 2 Dye Paste from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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