Direct Red 89 Paper Dye from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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