Diphenylmethane Solvent Blue 5 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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