Direct Blue 108 Textile Dye

Direct Blue 108 is a specific direct dye enumerated in HTS 3204.14.10.00, applied directly to cotton, rayon, and paper for brilliant blue shades. Its chemical structure allows substantivity to anionic fibers without additional fixatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.16.30Same rate: 41.5%

If reactive blue dyes instead of direct

Reactive dyes have different fixation chemistry, classified in separate subheading 3204.16

3204.11.50Same rate: 41.5%

If acid dyes for wool rather than direct for cotton

Acid dyes lack direct affinity for cellulosics, falling under 3204.11

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If formulated as printing ink colorant

Dye-based ink preparations excluded from Chapter 32 by heading 3215

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-reference imported batch's CI number (Direct Blue 108) against official Colour Index to validate specific subheading

Include dyeing fastness test data in documentation for customs valuation support

Avoid bulk packaging confusion with preparations; pure dyes require specific dye content declaration