Ethyl Violet Dye Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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