HS 3204 — Synthetic dyes
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 32 Tanning, dye and paint extracts
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 32
Chapter 32 Tanning, dye and paint extracts
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 3204 covers
Tanning/colour extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, inks and mastics.
Classification notes
Whether raw extract, dye, or finished paint drives the heading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 3204
What is HS 3204?
Synthetic dyes is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 32 (Tanning, dye and paint extracts). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 3204?
Synthetic dyes covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 3204 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 3204 products?
Whether raw extract, dye, or finished paint drives the heading.