Vat Orange 2 Textile Dye from China
Vat Orange 2 (C.I. 2646) is a vat dye employed in the coloration of cellulosic fabrics like denim and khaki, offering excellent fastness to light and washing. Its insoluble nature and vatting process align it precisely with HTS 3204.15.20.00 for named vat dyes.
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
• Provide lab test results confirming Color Index number and vatting solubility to support classification under this specific subheading
• Declare exact concentration and impurities; vat dyes often require special handling declarations for chemical safety
• Watch for bulk vs. retail packaging—retail forms might trigger 3212 scrutiny if not purely dye