Basic Yellow 2 Dye Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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