Vat Brown 3 Dye from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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