Mordant Black 17 Dye from Japan
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.
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
• 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)