# European Union tariff lines under HS 3204.14

> The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.14 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Direct dyes and preparations based thereon) into 3 national lines: 3204 14 00 10 (colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 (CAS RN 8003-69-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 content of 90 % or more by weight), 3204 14 00 30 (C.I. Colourant Direct Red 23 (CAS RN 3441-14-3 ) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Red 23 content of 90 % or more by weight) and 3204 14 00 90 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 3 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320414
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [3204.14](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320414)
- Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- National lines: 3
- 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 3204.14

The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.14 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Direct dyes and preparations based thereon) into 3 national lines: 3204 14 00 10 (colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 (CAS RN 8003-69-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 content of 90 % or more by weight), 3204 14 00 30 (C.I. Colourant Direct Red 23 (CAS RN 3441-14-3 ) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Red 23 content of 90 % or more by weight) and 3204 14 00 90 (other).

The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 3 lines.

- [3204 14 00 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204140010) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Direct dyes and preparations based thereon, Colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 (CAS RN 8003-69-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 content of 90 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 14 00 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204140030) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Direct dyes and preparations based thereon, C.I. Colourant Direct Red 23 (CAS RN 3441-14-3 ) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Red 23 content of 90 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 14 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204140090) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Direct dyes and preparations based thereon, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.5%

## 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 3204.14 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320414): 5 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 3204.14](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320414)

- Previous subheading: [3204.13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320413) Basic dyes and preparations based thereon
- Next subheading: [3204.15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320415) Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3204.14?

The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.14 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Direct dyes and preparations based thereon) into 3 national lines: 3204 14 00 10 (colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 (CAS RN 8003-69-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Black 80 content of 90 % or more by weight), 3204 14 00 30 (C.I. Colourant Direct Red 23 (CAS RN 3441-14-3 ) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Direct Red 23 content of 90 % or more by weight) and 3204 14 00 90 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 3204.14 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 3 lines.

## 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/320414.json