Solvent Red 135 Fuel Marker Dye from China
Specialty Solvent Red 135 used as dye marker in diesel fuel and heating oil, classified HTS 3204.19.25.20. Provides visual identification for tax-paid vs untaxed fuels per government specifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include government specification sheets (ASTM D4806 or equivalent) proving fuel compatibility
• Comply with EPA fuel dye regulations; provide dye strength certification (mg/L concentration)
• Prevent misclassification as petroleum additive; emphasize coloring function per Chapter 32