Direct Red 89 Paper Dye from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certificates showing paper mill application to prevent misclassification as pigment
• Comply with REACH/SVHC declarations for EU imports due to azo dye restrictions
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg drums which may require UN certification