Solvent Black 3 Dye from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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