Methylene Blue Trihydrate Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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