U.S. imports of Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon (HS 320413) totaled $1.7M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon paid $169K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.1M of Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon and exported $11.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 3204
Subheading 320413 · $1.7M of $66.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204138000 | Basic Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon, NESOI | $1.4M | 9.32% | 71.86% | $131K |
| 3204134500 | 3,7-Bis(Dimethylamino)Phenazathionium Chloride(Met | $83K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $8K |
| 3204131000 | Basic Dyes & Preps Based Thereon, Basic Black 7, Etc | $80K | 9.61% | 61.28% | $8K |
| 3204136000 | Basic Dyes & Preps, Describ in Add U.s.note 3, Sec V | $45K | 16.50% | 100.00% | $7K |
| 3204132500 | Basic Dyes & Preps Based Thereon, Basic Blue 3, Etc | $34K | 34.70% | 100.00% | $12K |
| 3204132000 | Basic Dyes & Preps, Basic Orange 22, Etc | $12K | 16.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
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 | $1.3M |
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 · August 2026
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India and Germany together supply 58% of it. Indonesia pays 16.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
25.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.13% of imports for consumption.