Solvent Black 3 Dye from China

Solvent Black 3 is a synthetic organic solvent dye used for coloring plastics, fuels, and waxes. It falls under HTS 3204.19.25 as a solvent dye, other than those specified in earlier subheadings, chemically defined for non-aqueous applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous classification

Ensure labeling complies with TSCA for US import of chemical substances

Avoid misclassification as disperse dyes under 3204.11 by confirming solvent solubility