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Acid Red 88 Dye from Japan

Acid Red 88 is a synthetic monoazo acid dye employed for coloring wool, silk, and nylon in apparel production. Classified under HTS 3204.19.40.00 per U.S. note 3 to section VI for specified synthetic organic coloring matters. Its water-soluble nature suits it for acid dyeing processes.

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

• Obtain advance CBP binding ruling for note 3 eligibility to avoid reclassification

• Include end-use statements confirming industrial textile application, not retail

• Test for heavy metal content to comply with REACH/TSCA import regulations