Basic Yellow 2 Dye from Japan

Basic Yellow 2 (auramine O) is a synthetic organic basic dye for paper coloring and inks. Classified in HTS 3204.13.8000 as other basic dyes per note 3. Provides bright yellow fluorescence under UV light.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Declare Color Index number (C.I. 41000) for accurate classification

• Ensure no extender materials that would exclude it per chapter note

• Test for solvent content to avoid 3208 classification