Crystal Violet Dye from China
Crystal Violet, a triarylmethane basic dye, is used for printing inks, medical stains, and textiles. It qualifies for HTS 3204.13.8000 as 'other' basic dyes, being synthetic organic coloring matter. Known for its deep purple color and bacteriostatic properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit dye classification certificate from manufacturer confirming basic dye properties
• Comply with REACH-like documentation for chemical safety
• Watch for contamination that could shift it to mixtures in 3824