Solvent Black 3 Dye from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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