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Vat Violet 13 Powder for Denim Dyeing

Vat Violet 13 powder delivers deep violet shades in denim and cotton dyeing processes, known for its stability in alkaline vats. It falls under HTS 3204.15.20.00 due to its explicit naming as a vat violet dye.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.20.20.00Lower: 37.5% vs 44%

If imported as unfinished chemical intermediate

Unprocessed synthetic organic derivatives may classify in Chapter 29 before dye synthesis.

3204.90.00.00Lower: 43.4% vs 44%

If for acid dyes misidentified as vat

Acid dyes (3204.12/3204.14) are water-soluble; vatting test distinguishes vat types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide chromatograms or HPLC reports matching C.I. constitution for subheading verification

• Use moisture-proof packaging; hydrolysis can alter purity, leading to reclassification risks