Vat Red 1 Dye Powder from Japan
Pure Vat Red 1 (C.I. 73360), a synthetic organic vat dye in powder form, used for dyeing cotton and cellulosic fibers with high color fastness. It falls under HTS 3204.15.25.00 as a specific vat dye usable as a pigment after reduction and oxidation. This chapter covers synthetic organic coloring matter like vat dyes for textile applications.
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
• Verify dye purity and C.I. number on COA to match HTS specificity; ensure SDS for hazardous material shipping
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general pigment without vat dye confirmation