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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.17.60Same rate: 41.5%

If reactive dye preparations

Reactive dyes form covalent bonds with fibers, distinguishing from cationic basic dyes.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If in printing ink vehicle

Dyes dissolved in ink bases classify as printing ink components under 3215.

3822Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

If for diagnostic reagent kits

Lab reagent sets containing dyes classify as diagnostic preparations.

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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