Direct Orange 39 Dye Paste from Japan
Direct Orange 39 paste form is used in exhaust dyeing of cellulosic textiles. Falls under HTS 3204.14.30.00 as a direct dye preparation specified in U.S. note 3.
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
• Paste forms need viscosity and solids content documentation to confirm dye preparation status
• Avoid dispersion in non-aqueous media, which shifts to paint preparations excluded by chapter note
• Declare exact CI constitution number to prevent reclassification