Ethyl Violet Dye Concentrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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