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.

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.

3204.16.30.00Same rate: 41.5%

If reactive azo dye like Reactive Blue variants

Reactive dyes bond chemically to fibers, classified separately from direct dyes that rely on substantivity.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint production

Chapter notes exclude pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media from Chapter 32 headings 3203-3206.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If other direct dyes not specifically listed

Only enumerated direct dyes like Direct Blue 74 fall in 3204.14.20.00; others go to residual subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact Color Index name matches listed specifications to avoid reclassification

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates for chemical import compliance