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Direct Brown 1 Dye for Leather

Direct Brown 1 is a bisazo direct dye suitable for leather and paper dyeing. Classified in HTS 3204.14.30.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.13.20.00Same rate: 41.5%

If basic (cationic) dye

Basic dyes have positive charge and different fiber affinity, classified separately.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If in stamping foil form

Dye in thin metal/pigment sheets for printing classifies as stamping foils in 3212.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document leather dyeing trials to support direct dye classification vs. acid or basic dyes

• Ensure solvent content below 50% to avoid heading 3208 classification

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