3204.14—Direct dyes and preparations based thereon
General duty rate
6.5%
Across 5 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 3204.14 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Direct 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 5 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of 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 3204.14(5)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
3204.14.10.00Direct black 62, 91; Direct blue 92, 106, 108, 109, 160, 172; Direct brown 103, 115, 116; Direct green 5, 29, 31; and Direct orange 376.5%3204.14.20.00Direct black 51, 69, 112, 114, 118, 122; Direct blue 74, 77, 85, 90, 156, 158, 158:1, 207, 211, 225, 244, 267; Direct brown 97, 113, 157, 169, 170, 200, 212, 214; Direct green 33, 59, 67, 68; Direct orange 17, 60, 105, 106, 107, 118; Direct red 9, 89, 92, 95, 111, 127, 173, 207, 221; Direct violet 47, 93; and Direct yellow 27, 39, 68, 93, 95, 96, 98, 109, 110, 133, 1346.5%3204.14.25.00Direct blue 86; Direct red 83; and Direct yellow 286.5%3204.14.30.00Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI6.5%3204.14.50.00Other6.5%Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 3204.14 cover?
HTS 3204.14 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Direct dyes and preparations based thereon. It belongs to Chapter 32 and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3204.14?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 3204.14 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of 6.5%. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 3204.14?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 3204.14 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 3204.14?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 3204.14 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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