Direct Blue 108 Textile Dye from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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