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.

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.

3204.12.20Same rate: 41.5%

If acid dye equivalent

Acid versions of thiazine dyes classify under acid dye subheadings based on ionic character.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

If for pharmaceutical grade preparations

Medicinal dye formulations may enter under Chapter 30 as human blood or vaccine antisera.

3206.50.00Same rate: 41.5%

If used as luminophore

Fluorescent brightening agents or luminophores have dedicated heading 3206.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USP or pharmaceutical grade certificates for medical uses to expedite FDA clearance

Declare exact hydrate form and water content to prevent reclassification as anhydrous variant

Watch for REACH compliance if transshipping from EU; mismatched docs lead to delays