Procion Red MX-5B Reactive Dye from China
Procion Red MX-5B is a monochlorotriazine-based reactive dye ideal for vibrant red shades on cellulosic fibers such as cotton and viscose. Classified under HTS 3204.16.30.00 due to its inclusion in U.S. note 3 products for reactive dyes and preparations. It reacts with hydroxyl groups on fibers for durable coloration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) showing reactivity and handling precautions for customs clearance
• Confirm fiber application (cellulose-reactive) matches invoice description to prevent reclassification
• Watch for common pitfall of undervaluation; base value on commercial quantity pricing, not retail