Direct Black 19 Dye Powder from Japan
Direct Black 19 is a synthetic organic direct dye used for dyeing cotton, paper, and leather without mordants. It falls under HTS 3204.14.30.00 as a product listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, specifically as a direct dye and preparation based thereon.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the dye is listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI via CBP resources to confirm classification under 3204.14.30.00
• Provide chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance and EPA compliance
• Avoid misclassification as disperse dyes; direct dyes require substantivity to cellulosic fibers without auxiliaries