Solvent Black 3 Dye from Germany
Solvent Black 3 is an azo dye soluble in organic solvents, ideal for coloring leather, inks, and engineering plastics. It qualifies under HTS 3204.19.20 as a product specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for solvent dyes. This covers its role in non-aqueous media without retail packaging.
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
• Submit lab analysis proving organic solvent solubility and synthetic origin to justify 3204 classification
• Label with exact CI number (Solvent Black 3) matching U.S
• Note 3 for duty-free or preferential treatment