Vat Brown 3 Dye Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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