Vat Blue 16 Pigment Dispersion from Japan
Vat Blue 16 is a specific vat dye listed in HTS 3204.15.30.00, supplied as a pigment dispersion usable directly in pigment printing on textiles. Its insolubility in water (until reduced) characterizes it as a true vat dye for durable coloration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets proving vat dye chemistry and listed CI name for CBP verification
• Avoid aqueous dispersions over 50% water to prevent classification as preparations of 3204.19
• Label with exact listed variant to distinguish from unlisted vat blues under 3204.15.80