Acid Yellow 36 Dye from Japan
Acid Yellow 36 (CI 13065) is a synthetic monoazo acid dye soluble in water, used for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon with bright yellow shades. Falls under HTS 3204.90.00.00 as other synthetic organic coloring matter per chapter notes. Commonly applied in leather and paper coloring as well.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide fiber compatibility test data; acid dyes must not be claimed as direct dyes for cotton
• Ensure dye strength standardization certificates for consistent customs valuation
• Document purity >85% to avoid mixture classification in Chapter 38