Direct Yellow 28 Dye Concentrate
Direct Yellow 28 is a stilbene-based direct dye (C34H24N2Na2O8S2) used for bright yellow shades on paper and textiles, soluble in water for exhaust dyeing. It qualifies for HTS 3204.14.25.00 as one of the named direct dyes in the schedule. Ideal for packaging and tissue paper coloration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If acid yellow dye for wool like Acid Yellow 36
Acid dyes require acidic bath; direct dyes dye in neutral/alkaline conditions.
If sold as fluorescent brightener preparation
Stilbene derivatives used as optical brighteners classify under 3204.20, not coloring matter.
If incorporated into hair colorant mixtures
Preparations for personal care like hair dyes fall in Chapter 33, not industrial dyes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit dye strength analysis (100% basis) to confirm tariff match; impurities >5% risk reclassification
• Comply with REACH Annex XVII if EU origin, as azo dyes have aromatic amine restrictions
• Package in moisture-proof bags; water-soluble dyes degrade, affecting declared purity at entry
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Direct Red 83 Textile Dye
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Kayaku Direct Blue 86 Liquid Preparation
Kayaku Direct Blue 86 is a liquid preparation based on Direct Blue 86 dye for continuous dyeing machines in textile mills. As a preparation specified in note 3 to Chapter 32 based on the named synthetic organic coloring matter, it falls under HTS 3204.14.25.00. Provides uniform blue dyeing on cellulosic fabrics.
Congo Red Direct Red 83 Analytical Grade
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Direct Yellow 28 Paper Dye Solution
Direct Yellow 28 solution for surface coloring of writing paper and packaging, containing 20% active dye in stabilized aqueous form. Meets HTS 3204.14.25.00 as preparation based on the specified direct yellow coloring matter per note 3. Provides lightfast yellow hues.