Direct Brown MX Dye from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)