Chlorazol Black EX Dye from China
Chlorazol Black EX (Direct Black 38) is a disazo direct dye renowned for level dyeing and black shade depth on cotton. Falls under HTS 3204.14.50.00 as other direct synthetic dyes per note 3. Still used in critical textile applications despite modern alternatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Reference historical ICI Chlorazol brand and C.I. 30235 for identification
• Provide migration/fastness test data distinguishing from acid blacks
• Document salt content; high inorganic content may affect duty weight basis