Solvent Red 24 Dye from China
Solvent Red 24, a naphthol-based synthetic dye, dissolves in organic solvents for tinting fuels, oils, and plastics. Classified in HTS 3204.19.20 per U.S. Note 3 to Section VI as a qualifying solvent dye not covered elsewhere in 3204. Its non-water-soluble nature suits industrial applications like marking gasoline.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include Color Index Generic Name (C.I
• Solvent Red 24) on invoices and confirm listing in U.S
• Note 3 to prevent misclassification
• Test for solvent solubility; water-insoluble dyes must be documented to stay in 3204, avoiding Chapter 32 exclusions