Methylene Blue Trihydrate Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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