Chapter 32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks · Section 6
HS Code 3204.14
Direct dyes and preparations based thereon
Heading 3204: 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources
United States - HTS lines under 3204.14
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204.14.10 |
Direct dyes and preparations based thereon > Direct black 62, 91; Direct blue 92, 106, 108, 109, 160, 172; Direct brown 103, 115, 116; Direct green 5, 29, 31; and Direct orange 37 |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 51.5% | kg |
| 3204.14.20 |
Direct dyes and preparations based thereon > Direct black 51, 69, 112, 114, 118, 122; Direct blue 74, 77, 85, 90, 156, 158, 158:1, 207, 211, 225, 244, 267; Direct brown 97, 113, 157, 169, 170, 200, 212, 214; Direct green 33, 59, 67, 68; Direct orange 17, 60, 105, 106, 107, 118; Direct red 9, 89, 92, 95, 111, 127, 173, 207, 221; Direct violet 47, 93; and Direct yellow 27, 39, 68, 93, 95, 96, 98, 109, 110, 133, 134 |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.7% | kg |
| 3204.14.25 |
Direct dyes and preparations based thereon > Direct blue 86; Direct red 83; and Direct yellow 28 |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 67.3% | kg |
| 3204.14.30 |
Direct dyes and preparations based thereon > Other > Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 67.3% | kg |
| 3204.14.50 |
Direct dyes and preparations based thereon > Other > Other |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 67.3% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3204.14
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3204 14 00 | Direct dyes and preparations based thereon | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3204.14
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3204 14 00 00 | Direct dyes and preparations based thereon | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3204 14 00 10 | Colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 (CAS RN 8003-69-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 content of 90 % or more by weight | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3204 14 00 30 | C.I. Colourant Direct Red 23 (CAS RN 3441-14-3 ) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Red 23 content of 90 % or more by weight | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3204 14 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Other subheadings in 3204
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.