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%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
• 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