Direct Blue 86 Dye Powder from Japan

Direct Blue 86 is a synthetic organic azo dye in powder form, chemically defined as C32H22N6Na2O6S2, used for direct dyeing of cotton, wool, and paper without mordants. It falls under HTS 3204.14.25.00 as a specific direct dye listed in the tariff schedule. This water-soluble dye provides vibrant blue shades in textile and printing applications.

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

Provide chemical identity certificate (CoA) confirming Direct Blue 86 purity >95% to match tariff specificity

Ensure SDS includes CAS 16917-16-1 and EC 240-875-5 for hazmat compliance during import

Avoid misclassification as disperse dye; direct dyes require no mordant per Chapter 32 notes