Victoria Blue B Dye Base from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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