Direct Brown MX Dye from China
Direct Brown MX is a multi-azo direct dye producing chocolate brown shades with excellent wash fastness on cellulosics. Classified under HTS 3204.14.50.00 per chapter note 3 for synthetic direct coloring matter. Used in denim dyeing and leather finishing.
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
• Include aftertreatment requirements (e.g
• coppering) in technical data
• Test for substantivity on cellulose vs. protein fibers to confirm direct classification
• Beware FTZ misclassification as reactive brown dyes (3204.16)