Victoria Blue B Dye Base from China
Victoria Blue B is a triarylmethane basic dye for cotton and paper applications. It qualifies under HTS 3204.13.60.00 as listed in additional U.S. note 3.
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
• Base vs. salt forms have different CI numbers; declare precisely
• Bulk paper dye shipments need mill test reports for strength verification
• Avoid pitfall of disperse blue confusion; basic dyes are water-soluble