Vat Black 27 Dye from China
Vat Black 27 (CI 69000) is a deep black synthetic vat dye used for dyeing cellulose fibers in apparel and industrial fabrics. It fits HTS 3204.15.80.00 as other vat dyes, applied via reduction to soluble leuco form and reoxidized to pigment. Known for excellent wash and light fastness in jeans production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Declare exact CI and concentration to differentiate from pigments under 3206 or 3212
• Obtain prior notice via FDA if used in color additives for food-contact textiles