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Mordant Black 17 Dye

Mordant Black 17 is a synthetic organic dye requiring metal mordants for fixation on wool and leather. HTS 3204.19.50.00 covers it as other synthetic coloring matter. Produces deep black shades with excellent fastness when after-treated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.19Same rate: 44%

If specifically mordant/premetalized type

Statistical breakout exists for mordant dyes before general other.

3204.12.45.00Same rate: 44%

If premetalized acid-mordant hybrid

Premetalized versions often classify with acid dyes.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 42.2% vs 44%

If with mordant salts in kit form

Dye + mordant sets become stamping/tanning preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include mordanting procedure in technical file to distinguish from acid dyes

• No mordant included; sets classify differently if sold together

• Check for tanning derivatives exclusion per chapter note (b)