3204.19.20
Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI
This code covers synthetic organic coloring matter, preparations based on it, and products used as fluorescent brightening agents or luminophores. Use this code for importing these coloring materials, keeping in mind a general duty of 6.5% unless the goods qualify for a free rate under specific trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3204.19.20
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 32, which covers organic dyes, pigments and other coloring matter. Specifically, 3204.19.20 covers synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based on it, classified as ‘other’ within a more detailed grouping of solvent dyes. This code has further statistical subdivisions to differentiate between specific dye types like Solvent Red 179 (3204.19.20.20), Solvent Yellow 163 (3204.19.20.40), or other unspecified solvent dyes (3204.19.20.90), so the appropriate suffix should be selected based on the specific dye composition being reported. These statistical suffixes help to provide a more granular level of trade data for these specialized coloring materials.
| Chapter | Chapter 32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
Duty snapshot
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6.50%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 3204.19.20 is 6.50%, applying to products not eligible for preferential trade agreements. Several countries (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) may be eligible for a free (0%) duty rate under specific Free Trade Agreements or preference programs; eligibility depends on the origin of the goods and adherence to program requirements. This duty applies to all subdivisions – 3204.19.20.20 (Solvent red 179), 3204.19.20.40 (Solvent yellow 163), and 3204.19.20.90 (Other) – reported in kilograms (kg). No other special rates are specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 64.10%
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Code subdivisions
3204.19.20.20
Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: > Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: > Other, including mixtures of coloring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19: > Solvent dyes and preparations based thereon: > Other: > Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI > Solvent red 179
3204.19.20.40
Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: > Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: > Other, including mixtures of coloring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19: > Solvent dyes and preparations based thereon: > Other: > Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI > Solvent yellow 163
3204.19.20.90
Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: > Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: > Other, including mixtures of coloring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19: > Solvent dyes and preparations based thereon: > Other: > Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI > Other
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