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U.S. imports of direct dyes and preparations based thereon (HS 320414) totaled $1.7M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Direct Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon paid $152K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $950K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDirect dyes are anionic colorants applied to cellulosic substrates — primarily cotton and viscose — without a mordant, making them a cost-efficient choice for large-volume textile dyeing operations. The US schedule enumerates specific Colour Index numbers such as Direct Black 62, Direct Black 51, and Direct Blue 86 across dedicated 10-digit lines, with a separate line (3204143000) for products described in Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI and a NESOI residual (3204145000). Mexico and India lead US import supply under this heading, with Japan and Germany also significant sources.
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73 shipments/mo
Importers should check for any active antidumping or countervailing duty orders covering synthetic organic dyes from specific origins, as such orders can apply to named Colour Index products within this heading. CBP's ADD/CVD portal and the Federal Register are the authoritative sources for current order scope and applicable rates.
A preparation typically contains the dye combined with standardizing agents, dispersants, or other auxiliaries that adjust strength or application properties. CBP looks at whether the non-dye components are present in commercially significant quantities; if so, the product is classified as a preparation rather than the pure dye, which may fall under a different 10-digit line within 320414.
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Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 3204
Subheading 320414 · $1.7M of $58.8M
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Imports
$1.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$646KYoY · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204145000 | Direct Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon,NESOI | $1.4M | 7.10% | 42.16% | $96K |
| 3204143000 | Direct Dyes & Prep,Describ in Add US Note 3,Sec VI | $81K | 16.50% | 100.00% | $13K |
| 3204142500 | Direct Dyes & Preps,Direct Blue 86,Etc | $62K | 16.50% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 3204142000 | Direct Dyes & Preps, Direct Black 51,Etc | $62K | 16.50% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 3204141000 | Direct Dyes & Preps, Direct Black 62,Etc | $44K | 16.50% | 100.00% | $7K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3204140000 | Direct Dyes & Preparations Based Thereon | $565K |
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 Mexico together supply 91% of it.
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rate provision · imports
43.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.01%.