3204.15.80.00/Vat Blue 4 Dye/Germany

Vat Blue 4 Dye from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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%