Vat Blue 16 Pigment Dispersion from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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