Vat Brown 3 Dye

Vat Brown 3 is a synthetic vat dye yielding brown hues on regenerated cellulose and cotton blends. HTS 3204.15.80.00 covers it as other vat dyes usable as pigments. Essential for leather alternatives and canvas goods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+17.5%24%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.19.40Lower: 16.5% vs 24%

If other synthetic dyes not vat type

3204.19 covers non-vat, non-reactive, etc., synthetic dyes.

3207.30.00Higher: 38.1% vs 24%

If pigment preparation in synthetic organic liquid media

Prepared pigments in liquid form shift to 3207.

3213.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 24%

If artist's color set

Set artist colors classify under 3213.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use HTS advisory rulings for blends to confirm 'preparations based thereon' status

Document non-toxicity for apparel end-use to bypass color additive petitions

Avoid generic 'dye' labels; specify 'vat dye' to prevent 3204.19 misroute