Direct Blue 86 Dye from Japan

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 — 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%

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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