Direct Brown MX Dye from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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)