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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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