# European Union tariff lines under HS 3204.19

> The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.19 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19) into 7 national lines: 3204 19 00 13 (colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 (CAS RN 1326-82-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 content of 75 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 73 (colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 (CAS RN 116-75-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 content of 97 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 74 (colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 (CAS RN 71902-17-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 content of 90 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 76 (colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 (CAS RN 81-39-0) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 content of 90 % or more by weight) and 3 others. The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 7 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320419
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) / [3204.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320419)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [3204.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320419)
- Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- National lines: 7
- 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 3204.19

The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.19 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19) into 7 national lines: 3204 19 00 13 (colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 (CAS RN 1326-82-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 content of 75 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 73 (colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 (CAS RN 116-75-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 content of 97 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 74 (colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 (CAS RN 71902-17-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 content of 90 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 76 (colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 (CAS RN 81-39-0) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 content of 90 % or more by weight) and 3 others.

The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 7 lines.

- [3204 19 00 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190013) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, Colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 (CAS RN 1326-82-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 content of 75 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 19 00 73](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190073) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, Colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 (CAS RN 116-75-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 content of 97 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 19 00 74](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190074) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, Colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 (CAS RN 71902-17-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 content of 90 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 19 00 76](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190076) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, Colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 (CAS RN 81-39-0) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 content of 90 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 19 00 77](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190077) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, Colourant C.I. Solvent Yellow 98 (CAS RN 27870-92-4 or CAS RN 12671-74-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Yellow 98 content of 95 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 19 00 78](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190078) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, Colourant C.I. Solvent Yellow 114 (CAS RN 17772-51-9) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Yellow 114 content of 90 % or more by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204 19 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3204190090) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19, 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 3204.19 are live on border.bot for the United States (12 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320419): 12 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 3204.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320419)

- Previous subheading: [3204.18](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320418) Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon
- Next subheading: [3204.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/320420) Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3204.19?

The European Union tariff splits HS 3204.19 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19) into 7 national lines: 3204 19 00 13 (colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 (CAS RN 1326-82-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Sulphur Black 1 content of 75 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 73 (colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 (CAS RN 116-75-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Blue 104 content of 97 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 74 (colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 (CAS RN 71902-17-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 135 content of 90 % or more by weight), 3204 19 00 76 (colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 (CAS RN 81-39-0) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Solvent Red 52 content of 90 % or more by weight) and 3 others.

### What is the duty on HS 3204.19 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 7 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/320419.json