Acid Blue 45 Dye from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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