# European Union tariff lines under HS 3204.12 > The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.12 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon) into 15 national lines: 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), 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), 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), 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) and 11 others. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320412 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 32](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/32) / [3204.12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320412) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [3204.12](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320412) - National lines: 15 - Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21% - De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged - Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks ## European Union lines under 3204.12 The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.12 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon) into 15 national lines: 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), 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), 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), 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) and 11 others. - [3204 12 00 15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120015) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 17](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120017) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 25](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120025) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 27](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120027) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 35](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120035) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 37](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120037) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120040) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, Liquid dye preparation containing anionic acid dye C.I. Acid Blue 182 (CAS RN 12219-26-0). Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 45](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120045) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 47](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120047) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 55](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120055) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 57](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120057) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120060) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 65](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120065) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120070) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3204 12 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204120090) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon, Other ## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 3204.12 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320412): 10 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 3204.12](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320412) - Previous subheading: [3204.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320411) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter - Next subheading: [3204.13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320413) Basic dyes and preparations based thereon ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3204.12? The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.12 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon) into 15 national lines: 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), 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), 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), 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) and 11 others. ## Sources and updates The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026. This page was last updated on 11 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320412.json