Vat Blue 1 Dye for Cotton Fabric Dyeing from China
Vat Blue 1 (synthetic indigo, CI 73000) in granular form for dyeing cotton and cellulosic fabrics using traditional vat methods. HTS 3204.15.10.00 covers this specific synthetic organic vat dye. Known for excellent wash fastness in workwear and uniforms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide technical data sheet confirming CI 73000 and vat dye properties; ensure no solvent content >50%
• Pitfall: confusing with reactive dyes in 3204.14