Vat Brown 3 Dye Powder from China
Vat Brown 3 is a synthetic organic vat dye used primarily for dyeing cotton, rayon, and other cellulosic fibers in textile manufacturing. It is applied in its water-insoluble form and reduced to a leuco state for dyeing, then oxidized back to its insoluble pigment form, classifying it under HTS 3204.15.20.00 as a specific vat dye.
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
• Verify the dye's chemical identity via Certificate of Analysis to confirm it matches Vat Brown 3 (C.I. 71000) for proper HTS classification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption as vat dyes are sensitive
• Avoid misclassification as disperse dyes; common pitfall is incorrect solubility testing—vat dyes must demonstrate vatting behavior