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U.S. imports of basic dyes and preparations based thereon (HS 320413) totaled $1.8M in July 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon paid $123K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.1% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBasic dyes carry a positive ionic charge that bonds strongly to acrylic fibers, wool, and silk, making them a workhorse colorant class for the textile and paper industries. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into named Colour Index designations — including Basic Black 7, Basic Orange 22, and Basic Blue 3 — as well as a residual NESOI line (3204138000), with certain lines enumerated under Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI carrying distinct duty treatment. India is the dominant supplier, followed by Mexico and Germany, reflecting the concentration of synthetic dye manufacturing capacity in South Asia and Europe.
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Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI establishes a list of specific Colour Index dye numbers that must be classified under designated tariff lines rather than the NESOI catch-all. Importers should verify the exact CI number of their product against the note before filing an entry, as misclassification between a named line and the NESOI line can affect the applicable duty rate.
CBP generally expects a technical data sheet or certificate of analysis showing the active dye content and any carrier, diluent, or auxiliary substances present. A product with significant non-dye components (e.g., dispersing agents, standardizing agents) may be classified as a preparation rather than the pure dye, which can affect the applicable tariff line within 320413.
HSChapter 32
Subheading 7 of 11 in heading 3204
Subheading 320413 · $1.8M of $58.8M
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Imports
$1.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$704KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204138000 | Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon, NESOI | $1.3M | 5.32% | 77.72% | $68K |
| 3204136000 | Basic Dyes & Preps,Describ in Add U.s.note 3,Sec V | $438K | 16.66% | 95.27% | $73K |
| 3204134500 | 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenazathionium Chloride(met | $230K | 15.03% | 100.00% | $35K |
| 3204131000 | Basic Dyes & Preps Based Thereon,Basic Black 7,Etc | $150K | 6.95% | 35.09% | $10K |
| 3204132500 | Basic Dyes & Preps Based Thereon,Basic Blue 3,Etc | $5K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 3204132000 | Basic Dyes & Preps,Basic Orange 22,Etc | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3204130000 | Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon | $748K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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India and Germany together supply 75% of it.
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rate provision · imports
14.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.92%.