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Direct Yellow 12 Dye Concentrate

Direct Yellow 12 is a stilbene-based direct dye used for brightening cellulosic materials. Falls under HTS 3204.14.30.00 as specified in U.S. note 3 for direct dyes and preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.20.80.00Same rate: 44%

If functioning as fluorescent brightener

Fluorescent brightening agents have separate classification in 3204.20 from direct dyes.

2921.59.80Same rate: 44%

If imported as amine intermediate

Unfinished chemical intermediates for dye synthesis classify in chapter 29 amines.

3809.92.50.00Lower: 43.5% vs 44%

If for finishing preparations containing dye

Textile finishing agents with dye components may fall under chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide spectroscopic data confirming direct dye structure and substantivity to cotton

• Comply with REACH-like declarations for azo dyes containing prohibited amines

• Avoid bulk chemical classification by specifying dye content over 50%