3204.13—Basic dyes and preparations based thereon
General duty rate
Free – 6.5%
Across 6 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 3204.13 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Basic 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 6 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 3204.13(6)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
3204.13.10.00Basic black 7; Basic blue 41, 45, 48, 55, 62, 66, 70, 71, 78, 80, 81, 120, 141; Basic green 6, 8; Basic orange 30, 35, 36, 37, 43, 44, 48; Basic red 22, 23, 28, 29, 43, 44, 46, 58, 75, 100; Basic violet 2, 22, 25, 37, 38; and Basic yellow 19, 23, 24, 25, 39, 40, 45, 54, 56, 63, 70, 776.5%3204.13.20.00Basic orange 22 and Basic red 136.5%3204.13.25.00Basic blue 3; Basic red 14; and Basic yellow 1, 11, 136.5%3204.13.45.003,7-Bis(dimethylamino) phenazathionium chloride (Methylene blue); and Basic blue 147Free3204.13.60.00Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI6.5%3204.13.80.00Other6.5%Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 3204.13 cover?
HTS 3204.13 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Basic dyes and preparations based thereon. It belongs to Chapter 32 and rolls up 6 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3204.13?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 3204.13 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 3204.13?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 3204.13 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 3204.13?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 3204.13 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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