C.I. Vat Red 1 Pigment from Japan
Vat Red 1 in pigment form, applicable directly after vatting for printing pastes on fabrics. HTS 3204.15.25.00 covers vat dyes usable in that state as pigments, distinguishing from other synthetic colors. Excluded are retail packings or nonaqueous dispersions per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include lab test confirming vat dye properties (insolubility in water); use UN proper shipping name for dyes
• Avoid classifying as finished ink to prevent 3215 errors