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

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 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)