Direct Blue 86 Dye from China
Direct Blue 86 (CI 74180) is a copper phthalocyanine direct dye for cotton, paper, and leather with turquoise blue color. HTS 3204.90.00.00 covers this as other synthetic organic coloring matter. Substantive to cellulosic fibers without mordants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document copper content and phthalocyanine structure for heavy metal declaration
• Provide exhaustion rate data (>80% on cotton) to confirm direct dye performance
• Ensure not claimed as reactive dye requiring alkali fixation