Ethyl Violet Dye Concentrate

Ethyl Violet, or Basic Violet 4, is used in ballpoint inks and paper coloration. It falls within HTS 3204.13.60.00 as a note 3 basic dye product.

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.

3204.11.10Same rate: 41.5%

If disperse violet dyes

Disperse dyes for synthetics use different solubility-based classification.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If in stamping foil binders

Dyes agglomerated with binders for foils classify under 3212 per note.

3707.90.60Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If photographic sensitizing dyes

Dyes for photographic plates enter Chapter 37.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ink concentrate needs viscosity and dispersibility specifications

Confirm not pre-dispersed in non-aqueous media per chapter note

Distinguish from methyl violet by exact CI constitution number