# United States tariff lines under HS 3204.15

> The United States tariff splits HS 3204.15 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon) into 7 national lines: 3204.15.10.00 (vat blue 1 (synthetic indigo),"Colour Index No. 73000"), 3204.15.20.00 (vat brown 3; Vat orange 2, 7; and Vat violet 9, 13), 3204.15.25.00 (vat red 1), 3204.15.30.00 (solubilized vat blue 5; Solubilized vat orange 1; Solubilized vat yellow 7, 45, 47; Vat black 19, 30, 31; Vat blue 5, 16, 19, 21, 66, 67; Vat brown 33, 50, 57; Vat green 28, 48; Vat orange 5, 13; Vat red 10, 15, 32, 41; and Vat yellow 46) and 3 others. The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 6.5% on 3204.15.10.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.20.00, free on 3204.15.25.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.30.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.35.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.40.00 and 6.5% on 3204.15.80.00.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320415
Last updated: 9 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) / [Chapter 32](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/32) / [3204.15](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320415)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [3204.15](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320415)
- National lines: 7
- Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states)
- Chapter: 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

## United States lines under 3204.15

The United States tariff splits HS 3204.15 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon) into 7 national lines: 3204.15.10.00 (vat blue 1 (synthetic indigo),"Colour Index No. 73000"), 3204.15.20.00 (vat brown 3; Vat orange 2, 7; and Vat violet 9, 13), 3204.15.25.00 (vat red 1), 3204.15.30.00 (solubilized vat blue 5; Solubilized vat orange 1; Solubilized vat yellow 7, 45, 47; Vat black 19, 30, 31; Vat blue 5, 16, 19, 21, 66, 67; Vat brown 33, 50, 57; Vat green 28, 48; Vat orange 5, 13; Vat red 10, 15, 32, 41; and Vat yellow 46) and 3 others.

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 6.5% on 3204.15.10.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.20.00, free on 3204.15.25.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.30.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.35.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.40.00 and 6.5% on 3204.15.80.00.

- [3204.15.10.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204151000) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Vat blue 1 (synthetic indigo),"Colour Index No. 73000". Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204.15.20.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204152000) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Vat brown 3; Vat orange 2, 7; and Vat violet 9, 13. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204.15.25.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204152500) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Vat red 1. Duty (MFN): free
- [3204.15.30.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204153000) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Solubilized vat blue 5; Solubilized vat orange 1; Solubilized vat yellow 7, 45, 47; Vat black 19, 30, 31; Vat blue 5, 16, 19, 21, 66, 67; Vat brown 33, 50, 57; Vat green 28, 48; Vat orange 5, 13; Vat red 10, 15, 32, 41; and Vat yellow 46. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204.15.35.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204153500) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Solubilized vat orange 3; Vat blue 2; Vat red 44; and Vat yellow 4, 20. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204.15.40.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204154000) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Other, Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3204.15.80.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/3204158000) Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, Other, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.5%

## In other countries

No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 3204.15 yet.

- [The Harmonized System text for 3204.15](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320415)

- Previous subheading: [3204.14](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320414) Direct dyes and preparations based thereon
- Next subheading: [3204.16](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320416) Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have under HS 3204.15?

The United States tariff splits HS 3204.15 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon) into 7 national lines: 3204.15.10.00 (vat blue 1 (synthetic indigo),"Colour Index No. 73000"), 3204.15.20.00 (vat brown 3; Vat orange 2, 7; and Vat violet 9, 13), 3204.15.25.00 (vat red 1), 3204.15.30.00 (solubilized vat blue 5; Solubilized vat orange 1; Solubilized vat yellow 7, 45, 47; Vat black 19, 30, 31; Vat blue 5, 16, 19, 21, 66, 67; Vat brown 33, 50, 57; Vat green 28, 48; Vat orange 5, 13; Vat red 10, 15, 32, 41; and Vat yellow 46) and 3 others.

### What is the duty on HS 3204.15 in the United States?

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 6.5% on 3204.15.10.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.20.00, free on 3204.15.25.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.30.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.35.00, 6.5% on 3204.15.40.00 and 6.5% on 3204.15.80.00.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 9 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://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320415.json