3204.12—Acid dyes, whether or not premetallized, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon
General duty rate
Free – 6.5%
Across 10 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 3204.12 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Acid dyes, whether or not premetallized, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon. It sits in Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other coloring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries and rolls up 10 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 6.5%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 3204.12(10)
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3204.12.05.00Acid black 210 powder and presscakeFree3204.12.13.00Acid violet 19Free3204.12.17.00Acid black 31, 50, 94, 129; Acid blue 54, 127, 129, 143; Acid brown 44, 46, 48, 58, 188, 189; Acid green 40; Acid red 130, 145, 174, 211; Acid violet 31, 41, 48; Acid yellow 2, 75; Mordant black 8; Mordant green 47; andMordant red 17, 276.5%3204.12.20.00Acid black 61, 63, 76, 83, 117, 127, 131, 132, 139, 164, 170, 177, 183, 188, 194, 199, 211; Acid blue 1, 47, 60, 61, 66, 72, 81, 82, 83, 90, 98, 102, 112, 123, 126, 127:1, 130, 133, 140, 142, 147, 151, 172, 175, 182, 185, 193, 204, 205, 208, 209, 221, 225, 229, 239, 242, 247, 250, 252, 254, 260, 261, 264, 266, 268, 280, 284, 288, 290, 296, 312, 317, 318; Acid brown 10, 11, 12, 30, 33, 45, 50, 52, 68, 83, 85, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 126, 127, 147, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163, 165, 180, 191, 224, 226, 227, 235, 237, 239, 248, 266, 267, 270, 276, 282, 283, 289, 290, 291, 298, 304, 311, 314, 315, 321, 322, 324, 325, 330, 331, 355, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 384; Acid green 9, 26, 28, 41, 43, 60, 68, 70, 71, 73, 80, 82, 84, 89, 92, 93, 94, 108, 112; Acid orange 3, 19, 28, 33, 43, 47, 61, 86, 89, 92, 94, 102, 107, 126, 135, 142, 144; Acid red 37, 42, 48, 52, 57, 58, 92, 111, 118, 127, 131, 138, 143, 155, 161, 183, 199, 213, 215, 216, 226, 227, 228, 249, 252, 257, 259, 260, 261, 263, 274, 281, 282, 283, 301, 303, 310, 315, 330, 331, 332, 336, 347, 357, 359, 360, 361, 362, 380, 392, 394, 396; Acid violet 9, 34, 36, 47, 66, 75, 80, 90, 103, 109, 111, 121; Acid yellow 7, 35, 64, 70, 72, 96, 98, 111, 127, 136, 155, 167, 183, 184, 194, 195, 199, 218, 221, 223, 227; Copper phthalocyanine-3,3',4,4'-tetrasulfonic acid; Copper phthalocyanine-4,4ʻ,4'',4'''-tetrasulfonic acid; Dyes containing, by weight--24.2 percent Acid Yellow 135, 21.7 percent Acid Orange 51, and 54.1 percent Acid Blue 113; Dyes containing, by weight-- 10.1 percent Acid Yellow 64, 11.6 percent Acid Orange 51, 26.3 percent Acid Blue 113, 50.5 percent Acid Black 172, and 1.5 percent Acid Green 256.5%3204.12.30.00Mordant black 75; Mordant blue 1; Mordant brown 79; and Mordant red 81, 846.5%3204.12.45.00Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI6.5%3204.12.50.10FD&C red 40 (CAS No. 25956-17-6)6.5%3204.12.50.20FD&C yellow 5 (CAS No. 1934-21-0)6.5%3204.12.50.30FD&C yellow 6 (CAS No. 2783-94-0)6.5%3204.12.50.90Other6.5%Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 3204.12 cover?
HTS 3204.12 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Acid dyes, whether or not premetallized, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon. It belongs to Chapter 32 and rolls up 10 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3204.12?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 3204.12 range from Free to 6.5%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 3204.12?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 3204.12 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 3204.12?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 3204.12 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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