Basic Blue 9 Dye from Germany
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 — 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
• 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