Direct Black 51 Textile Dye
Direct Black 51 is a diazo dye specifically listed for dyeing cellulosic fibers like cotton and viscose in exhaust dyeing processes. Classified under HTS 3204.14.20.00 as one of the direct black dyes enumerated in the tariff description.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If disperse dye for polyester
Disperse dyes require dispersion for synthetic fibers, distinct from direct dyes for cellulosics.
If preparation with >50% solvent content
Heading 3208 excludes solutions where solvent exceeds 50% weight, moving to mixtures chapter.
If vat dyes like Vat Black
Vat dyes are insoluble pigments reduced to leuco form, separate from soluble direct dyes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include dyeing application test data to support direct dye classification during customs review
• Ensure packaging clearly identifies C.I. name and prevents moisture absorption during transit
Related Products under HTS 3204.14.20.00
Direct Red 89 Paper Dye
Direct Red 89 is a stilbene-based direct dye used primarily for coloring paper pulp and textiles with high substantivity. It qualifies for HTS 3204.14.20.00 as a specifically named direct red dye in the tariff schedule.
Direct Orange 106 Paper Grade Dye
Direct Orange 106 is a disazo direct dye optimized for paper coloring with good bleed fastness. Classified in HTS 3204.14.20.00 as a listed direct orange dye for industrial applications.
Direct Blue 74 Dye Powder
Direct Blue 74 is a synthetic organic azo dye in powder form used for direct dyeing of cotton, paper, and leather without mordants. It falls under HTS 3204.14.20.00 as a specified direct blue dye for substantive coloring applications in textiles and related industries.
Direct Yellow 27 Dye Concentrate
Direct Yellow 27, also known as Direct Yellow 12 in some references, is a monoazo direct dye for cotton and paper applications. Listed specifically under HTS 3204.14.20.00 for enumerated direct yellow dyes.
Direct Green 68 Substantive Dye
Direct Green 68 is a copper phthalocyanine direct dye with excellent light fastness for cellulosic textiles. It falls under HTS 3204.14.20.00 as one of the specifically enumerated direct green dyes.