Basic Blue 9 Dye from China
Basic Blue 9, also known as methylene blue, is a synthetic organic basic dye used for coloring paper, textiles, and as a biological stain. It falls under HTS 3204.13.8000 as a basic dye that is chemically defined but classified as 'other' within the basic dyes category. This dye is typically supplied in powder form for industrial applications.
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
• Provide chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify it's a basic dye under Chapter 32
• Ensure labeling complies with TSCA regulations for chemical imports into the US
• Avoid misclassification as acid dyes (3204.12) by confirming cationic nature through lab testing