Acid Black 194 Dye

Acid Black 194 is a synthetic organic metallized azo dye for wool, silk, and nylon with high light fastness. Classified in HTS 3204.19.50.00 as other synthetic coloring matter not specified in acid dye subheading 3204.12. It requires acidic bath conditions for fiber uptake.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽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.

3204.12.50Same rate: 41.5%

If standard acid dye without metal complex

Basic acid dyes have dedicated subheading, separating from complex metallized versions.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If mixtures of multiple acid dyes

Dye blends specifically list under .40 before general .50 other.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If retail wool dye kits

Consumer-packaged dyes for home use move out of industrial Chapter 32 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Technical data sheet must specify metal content (e.g

chromium complex) to differentiate from simple azo dyes

Bulk powder form only; liquid concentrates often exceed solvent limits for 3208