Safranin O Basic Dye from Japan
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.
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
• 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