Diphenylmethane Solvent Blue 5 from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• CI 51000 documentation and solvent solubility tests required
• Distinguish from reactive dyes (3204.14) by application
• Pure powder form maintains heading 3204 status