Diphenylmethane Solvent Blue 5 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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