Acid Blue 45 Dye

Acid Blue 45, also known as Amaranth Blue, colors protein and synthetic fibers in acidic baths. Specified in U.S. note 3 for HTS 3204.19.40.00 as synthetic acid coloring matter. Common in leather and carpet dyeing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.12.45.00Higher: 41.5% vs 16.5%

If acid dye mixtures under value limit

Mixtures of acid dyes have separate value-based classification.

3212.10.00.00Higher: 39.7% vs 16.5%

If tanning extracts containing acid dyes

Leather tanning products containing dyes classified in 3212.

3204.19.20Higher: 41.5% vs 16.5%

If not qualifying for note 3 listing

General synthetic dyes outside U.S. note 3 use different statistical breakout.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include light fastness ratings required for textile/leather applications

Certify azo-free status if importing to restricted markets

Document batch purity >85% to qualify as chemically defined

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