U.S. imports of Disperse Dyes & Preparations (HS 320411) totaled $3.8M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Disperse Dyes & Preparations paid $423K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Disperse Dyes & Preparations imports of $3.8M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDisperse dyes are water-insoluble synthetic colorants designed primarily for dyeing polyester, acetate, and other hydrophobic synthetic fibers, making them essential inputs for the global textile and apparel supply chain. The US schedule for heading 320411 includes several named compounds — Disperse Blue 19, Disperse Blue 30, and specific azo dyes — alongside a general NESOI line (3204115000), reflecting the granular tariff treatment applied to individual dye molecules. Japan leads US imports under this heading, with India and China also significant sources; imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has shifted some sourcing toward Japan, Mexico, and India.
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Disperse dyes originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which adds a meaningful cost premium on Chinese-origin product. This has incentivized buyers to diversify toward Japan, India, and Mexico. However, origin determination can be complex when dye intermediates are manufactured in one country and formulated in another — importers must ensure that country-of-origin declarations reflect the location of substantial transformation.
Correct 10-digit classification requires identifying the dye's Color Index (CI) name or number, its CAS registry number, and its chemical structure. Several named lines within heading 3204.11 are defined by specific CI designations (e.g., Disperse Blue 19, Disperse Blue 30) or by Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis and the manufacturer's technical data sheet to support the specific line claimed.
Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 3204
Subheading 320411 · $3.8M of $66.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204115000 | Disperse Dyes, NESOI | $1.1M | 18.72% | 97.08% | $209K |
| 3204113500 | Disperse Dyes in Additional Note 3 to Section VI | $1.5M | 11.31% | 70.62% | $173K |
| 3204111000 | Disperse Dyes & Preps, Disperse Blue 19 Etc | $312K | 13.09% | 98.82% | $41K |
| 3204111800 | N-[2-[(2,6-Dicyano-4-Methylphenylazo]-5-(Diethylam | $4K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $414 |
| 3204111500 | Disperse Blue 30 | $2K | 9.98% | 100.00% | $226 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3204110000 | Disperse Dyes and Preparations Based Thereon | $1.2M |
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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Japan and Mexico together supply 59% of it. China pays 43.7% duty; Mexico 6.3%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
12.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.28% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
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$3.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $35.4M of Disperse Dyes & Preparations and exported $16.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.