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Diphenylmethane Solvent Blue 5

Diphenylmethane Solvent Blue 5 colors waxes, inks, and plastics with bright blue hue. Falls under HTS 3204.19.20.90 as other synthetic solvent dye. Excellent lightfastness in non-polar media.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽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.

3212.10Lower: 14.7% vs 41.5%

If stamping foil grade

Special stamping foils defined separately in chapter notes.

3204.16Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If reactive type

Reactive dyes have dedicated subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If certified reference material

Laboratory dye standards under mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CI 51000 documentation and solvent solubility tests required

• Distinguish from reactive dyes (3204.14) by application

• Pure powder form maintains heading 3204 status

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