Code 3204 12 · Heading 3204

Synthetic organic acid and mordant dyes, including metallised dyes, and preparations based on them

This covers synthetic organic acid dyes, including metallised acid dyes, synthetic organic mordant dyes, and preparations based on these dyes. They must be intended for dyeing any material or for use as ingredients in making colour products, excluding preparations covered by headings 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3212, 3213 and 3215.

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Synthetic organic acid dye intended for dyeing any material
Synthetic organic mordant dye preparation intended as an ingredient in making colour products

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Synthetic organic acid dyes, whether or not metallised, and synthetic organic mordant dyes; preparations based on synthetic organic acid or mordant dyes of a kind used to dye fabrics or produce colorant preparations (excl. preparations of heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3213 and 3215)

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Step 1 · Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries
Is it an inorganic or organic chemical; a pharmaceutical product; a fertilizer; a tanning or dye extract, pigment, paint, varnish, filler or printing ink; an essential oil, perfume, cosmetic or toilet product; soap, a surface-active, washing, cleaning, polishing or wax product; a protein, modified starch, glue or enzyme; an explosive, pyrotechnic article, match or other specified combustible material; a photographic or cinematographic product; or another chemical product?
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Step 2 · Chapter 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their deriv… 5 of 11 chapters in section VI
Which named product type is it: tanning extract or tannin; dye or dye preparation; pigment or pigment preparation; ceramic, glass or enamel colour preparation; paint or varnish; prepared drier; pigment in a non-aqueous medium, embossing foil or retail-packed dye; artist or similar paint; filler, sealant, putty or similar surface-finishing preparation; or printing ink, ink or Indian ink?
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Step 3 · Heading 3204 Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not … 4 of 15 headings under chapter 32
What type of synthetic organic product is it: a dispersion dye, acid or mordant dye, basic dye, direct dye, vat dye, reactive dye, pigment, carotenoid dye, another dye or a mixture of dyes, a fluorescent optical brightener, or a luminophore?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3204 12 Synthetic organic acid dyes, whether or not metalli… 2 of 11 subheadings under heading 3204
Which type of product is it: a dispersion dye, acid or mordant dye, basic dye, direct dye, vat dye, reactive dye, pigment, carotenoid dye, another synthetic organic dye or a mixture of dyes, an optical brightener, or a luminophore?

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3204 12 00 Synthetic organic acid dyes, whether or not metallised, and synthetic organic mordant dyes; preparations based on synthetic organic acid or mordant dyes of a kind used to dye fabrics or produce colorant preparations (excl. preparations of heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3213 and 3215) 6.5% Save

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Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

32.04.1200

Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

3204 12 00 15

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 75 (CAS RN 8011-86-7) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 75 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 17

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 355 (CAS RN 84989-26-4 or 60181-77-3) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 355 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 25

Colourant C.I. Acid Black 210 (CAS RN 85223-29-6 or 99576-15-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Black 210 content of 50 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 27

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 425 (CAS RN 75234-41-2 or 119509-49-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 425 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 35

Colourant C.I. Acid Black 234 (CAS RN 157577-99-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Black 234 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 37

Colourant C.I. Acid Black 210 sodium salt (CAS RN 201792-73-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Black 210 sodium salt content of 50 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 40

Liquid dye preparation containing anionic acid dye C.I. Acid Blue 182 (CAS RN 12219-26-0)

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 45

Colourant C.I. Acid Blue 161/193 (CAS RN 12392-64-2) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Blue 161/193 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

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3204 12 00 47

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 58 (CAS RN 70210-34-3 or 12269-87-3) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 58 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 55

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 165 (CAS RN 61724-14-9) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 165 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 57

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 282 (CAS RN 70236-60-1 or 12219-65-7) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 282 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 60

Colourant C.I. Acid Red 52 (CAS RN 3520-42-1 ) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Red 52 content of 97 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 65

Colourant C.I. Acid Brown 432 (CAS RN 119509-50-1) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid Brown 432 content of 75 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 70

Colourant C.I. Acid blue 25 (CAS RN 6408-78-2) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Acid blue 25 content of 80 % or more by weight

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3204 12 00 90

Other

Ordinary duty

Depends on the product details

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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