Code 3204 19 · Heading 3204

Other synthetic organic dyes and dye preparations, including mixtures of dyes

This code covers synthetic organic dyes and preparations used to colour any material or used as ingredients in making colouring products. It also covers mixtures of dyes from 3204.11 to 3204.19, but not the specifically excluded dye types, pigments, carotenoid dyes or preparations covered by the listed other headings.

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A synthetic organic dye preparation for colouring any material, excluding dispersion, acid, mordant, basic, direct, vat, reactive, pigment and carotenoid dyes
A mixture of dyes from 3204.11 to 3204.19

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Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations of the kind used for colouring any materials or for the production of prepared colours, based thereon (excl. disperse dyes, acid dyes, mordant dyes, basic dyes, direct dyes, vat dyes, reactive dyes, pigments, carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon, and preparations in heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3212, 3213 and 3215); mixtures of colouring matter in subheading 3204.11 to 3204.19

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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 19 Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations… 9 of 11 subheadings under heading 3204
Is it a synthetic organic dye or dye preparation for colouring any material or making colouring products, or a mixture of dyes from 3204.11 to 3204.19, while not being a dispersion, acid, mordant, basic, direct, vat, reactive or carotenoid dye, a pigment, or a preparation covered by the listed other headings?

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3204 19 00 Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations of the kind used for colouring any materials or for the production of prepared colours, based thereon (excl. disperse dyes, acid dyes, mordant dyes, basic dyes, direct dyes, vat dyes, reactive dyes, pigments, carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon, and preparations in heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3212, 3213 and 3215); mixtures of colouring matter in subheading 3204.11 to 3204.19 6.5% Save

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3204 11 Synthetic organic disperse dyes; preparations based on synthetic organic disperse 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%
3204 12 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%
3204 13 Basic synthetic organic dyes; preparations based on basic synthetic organic 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%
3204 14 Direct synthetic organic dyes; preparations based on direct synthetic organic 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%
3204 15 Synthetic organic vat dyes, incl. those usable in that state as pigments; preparations based on synthetic organic vat 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%
3204 16 Synthetic organic reactive dyes; preparations based on synthetic organic reactive 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%
3204 17 Synthetic organic pigments; preparations based on synthetic organic pigments of a kind used to dye fabrics or produce colorant preparations (excl. preparations of heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3213 and 3215, and subheading 3204.18) 6.5%
3204 18 Synthetic carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon of a kind used to dye fabrics or produce colorant preparations (excl. preparations of heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3213 and 3215) 0.0%
3204 19 Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations of the kind used for colouring any materials or for the production of prepared colours, based thereon (excl. disperse dyes, acid dyes, mordant dyes, basic dyes, direct dyes, vat dyes, reactive dyes, pigments, carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon, and preparations in heading 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3212, 3213 and 3215); mixtures of colouring matter in subheading 3204.11 to 3204.19 you are here 6.5%
3204 20 Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents, whether or not chemically defined 6.0%
3204 90 Synthetic organic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined No rate on file

Export to Norway

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32.04.1900

Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 32.04.1100 to 32.04.1900

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. 9, 2026.

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

Export to the United Kingdom

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All 7 UK lines under this code

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Ordinary duty

6.0%

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. 9, 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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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.