Solvent Red 135 Fuel Marker Dye from Japan
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 — 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
• 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