Solvent Red 179 for Ink Manufacturing from China
Industrial Solvent Red 179 optimized for gravure and flexographic ink production, offering superior transparency and dispersibility. Falls under HTS 3204.19.20.20 as the specific solvent dye listed in U.S. note 3 to section VI for synthetic organic coloring matter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify purity >98% with HPLC analysis to maintain pure dye classification
• Declare as 'coloring matter' not 'ink base' to avoid Chapter 32 ink headings
• Comply with REACH/CLP labeling for EU transshipment scenarios