Direct Blue 86 Dye from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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