Solvent Violet 8 Dye from Japan
Solvent Violet 8 is a synthetic dye for gasoline marking, plastics, and lacquers, soluble in hydrocarbons. Listed in HTS 3204.19.20 via U.S. note 3 to section VI for other solvent dyes. Excludes retail or preparation forms per chapter notes.
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
• Ensure invoice specifies 'solvent dye per U.S
• Note 3' for CBP acceptance
• Avoid blends; pure CI Solvent Violet 8 stays in this subheading