Crystal Violet Dye Concentrate
Crystal Violet, or Basic Violet 3, is a triarylmethane basic dye for printing inks, wood staining, and microbiology. Falls under HTS 3204.13.60.00 as specified in U.S. note 3 for basic dyes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reactive dye preparations
Reactive dyes form covalent bonds with fibers, distinguishing from cationic basic dyes.
If in printing ink vehicle
Dyes dissolved in ink bases classify as printing ink components under 3215.
If for diagnostic reagent kits
Lab reagent sets containing dyes classify as diagnostic preparations.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit dye strength percentage and lambda max data to confirm classification against note 3 list
• Separate lab-grade from industrial bulk shipments; different documentation for each
Related Products under HTS 3204.13.60.00
Basic Blue 9 Dye Powder
Basic Blue 9, also known as Astrazone Blue, is a synthetic organic basic dye used for coloring paper, inks, and textiles. It falls under HTS 3204.13.60.00 as a basic dye described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which specifies certain listed synthetic organic coloring matters.
Basic Red 18 Dye Crystals
Basic Red 18, known as Rhodamine B, is a fluorescent basic dye used in cosmetics, inks, and biological staining. Classified under HTS 3204.13.60.00 per additional U.S. note 3, as a specified synthetic organic basic dye.
Methylene Blue Trihydrate Powder
Methylene Blue is a basic thiazine dye used in medical diagnostics, aquariums, and textiles. It qualifies for HTS 3204.13.60.00 as a product listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for synthetic organic basic dyes.
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.
Rhodamine 6G Basic Dye Powder
Rhodamine 6G is a xanthene basic dye prized for laser dyes and fluorescent tracers. It matches HTS 3204.13.60.00 criteria as a basic dye in U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Basic Green 4 Dye Solution
Basic Green 4, or Malachite Green oxalate, is used for silk dyeing and fish disease treatment. Covered by HTS 3204.13.60.00 as per U.S. note 3 for specified basic dyes.