Vat Blue 4 Dye from China

Vat Blue 4 is a synthetic organic vat dye used for coloring textiles like cotton and rayon, applicable in its insoluble form as a pigment after reduction and oxidation. It falls under HTS 3204.15.80.00 as 'other' vat dyes, distinct from specified types like those for plastics. This classification covers its use in dyeing processes where it provides high color fastness.

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

Verify dye purity and chemical composition via lab testing to confirm classification as synthetic organic coloring matter under Chapter 32

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and technical specs in documentation to avoid misclassification as preparations of heading 3212

Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect declarations of solvent content, which could shift to heading 3208 if over 50%