Direct Yellow 12 Dye Concentrate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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%