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Safranin O Basic Dye

Safranin O is a phenazine basic dye essential for histology and bacterial staining. It falls under HTS 3204.13.60.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.12.50Same rate: 44%

If acid synthetic dyes

Anionic acid dye counterparts use acid dye subheadings.

3822.19.00Lower: 12.5% vs 44%

If in diagnostic kits

Stain sets for microscopy classify as laboratory reagents.

3213.90.00Lower: 40.9% vs 44%

If artist's colors in sets

Retail sets containing biological stains enter heading 3213.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab reagent dyes require biohazard labeling and SDS per OSHA

• Confirm certified biological stain status with supplier certificates

• Small lab quantities often misclassified; use exact CI generic name