Chapter 32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks · Section 6
HS Code 3204.16
Reactive 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 v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
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United States - HTS lines under 3204.16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204.16.10 |
Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon > Reactive black 1; Reactive blue 1, 2, 4; Reactive orange 1; Reactive red 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; and Reactive yellow 1 |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50.8% | kg |
| 3204.16.20 |
Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon > Dyes containing, by weight-- 71.0 percent Reactive Yellow 85, and 29.0 percent Reactive Orange 13; Dyes containing, by weight--50.0 percent Reactive Red 120, and 50.0 percent Reactive Yellow 84; Dyes containing, by weight-- 50.0 percent Reactive Blue 74, and 50.0 percent Reactive Blue 63; Dyes containing, by weight--66.7 percent Reactive Orange 12, and 33.3 percent Reactive Red 32; Dyes containing, by weight-- 57.9 percent Reactive Blue 13, and 42.1 percent Reactive Black 41; Reactive black 4, 10, 13, 21, 23, 26, 34, 35, 41; Reactive blue 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50, 51, 52, 63, 65, 66, 67, 69, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 82, 94, 99, 103, 104, 114, 116, 118, 136, 137, 139, 140, 156, 157, 160, 162, 163, 167, 170; Reactive brown 2, 5, 7, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 26; Reactive green 5, 6, 8, 12, 15, 16, 19; Reactive orange 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, 20, 29, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 44, 45, 62, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 82, 84, 89; Reactive red 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24, 29, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44, 45, 49, 55, 56, 66, 78, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 99, 104, 116, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 132, 134, 141, 151, 152, 159, 179; Reactive violet 3, 6, 12, 23, 24; and Reactive yellow 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15, 25, 27, 29, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 52, 57, 58, 64, 81, 82, 85, 87, 110, 125, 135 |
6.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 47.5% | kg |
| 3204.16.30 |
Reactive 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) | 63.8% | kg |
| 3204.16.50 |
Reactive 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) | 63.8% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3204.16
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 16 00 | Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3204.16
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 16 00 00 | Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3204 16 00 30 | Preparations based on Colourant Reactive Black 5 (CAS RN 17095-24-8) with a content thereof of 60 % or more but not more than 75 % by weight, and including one or more of the following:<br> <br><br><br>- Colourant Reactive Yellow 201 (CAS RN 27624-67-5),<br> <br><br><br>- 1-Naphthalenesulphonicacid,4-amino-3-[[4-[[2-(sulphooxy)ethyl]sulphonyl]phenyl]azo]-, disodium salt (CAS RN 250688-43-8), or<br> <br><br><br>- 3,5-diamino-4-[[4-[[2-(sulphooxy)ethyl]sulphonyl]fenyl]azo]-2-[[2-sulfo-4-[[2-(sulphooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]azobenzoic acid sodium salt (CAS RN 906532-68-1)<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3204 16 00 40 | Aqueous solution of Colourant C.I. Reactive Red 141 (CAS RN 61931-52-0)<br><br><br><br>- with a colourant C.I. Reactive Red 141 content of 13 % or more by weight, and<br><br><br><br>- containing a preservative<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3204 16 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3204
The subheadings immediately before and after 3204.16 in chapter 32.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 3204.16.
What is HS code 3204.16?
HS code 3204.16 covers: Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon. It belongs to chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3204.16?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: 6.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 3204.16?
The UK extends 3204.16 to 4 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3204160000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.