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

16.5%

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

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

Basic Yellow 2 Dye Paste from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3204.13.60.00