Direct Red 28 Dye for Paper from China

Direct Red 28, also known as Congo Red, is a direct azo dye applied to paper and textiles. It qualifies under HTS 3204.14.30.00 as a direct dye per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include end-use certificates showing paper/textile application to distinguish from acid dyes

Test for heavy metal content; many direct dyes have regulatory limits under TSCA

Package in industrial quantities (not retail) to maintain chapter 32 classification

Direct Red 28 Dye for Paper from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3204.14.30.00