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  "summary": "HS code 3204.13 covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, basic dyes and preparations based thereon. It sits in heading 32.04 (synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined) in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks). Other goods of heading 32.04 are classified under 3204.11 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, disperse dyes and preparations based thereon), 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), 3204.14 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, direct dyes and preparations based thereon), 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) or preparations based thereon) and 6 others. National tariff lines under 3204.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country).",
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      "question": "What does HS code 3204.13 cover?",
      "answer": "HS code 3204.13 covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, basic dyes and preparations based thereon."
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    {
      "question": "Which heading and chapter is HS code 3204.13 in?",
      "answer": "HS code 3204.13 is in heading 32.04 (synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined) in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks)."
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      "question": "Where are goods of heading 32.04 classified when 3204.13 doesn’t fit?",
      "answer": "Other goods of heading 32.04 are classified under 3204.11 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, disperse dyes and preparations based thereon), 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), 3204.14 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, direct dyes and preparations based thereon), 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) or preparations based thereon) and 6 others."
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      "question": "Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 3204.13?",
      "answer": "National tariff lines under 3204.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country)."
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        "HS code 3204.13 covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, basic dyes and preparations based thereon.",
        "The legal text of the subheading is “Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Basic dyes and preparations based thereon”, read under “Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter”, in HS2022."
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        "Other goods of heading 32.04 are classified under 3204.11 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, disperse dyes and preparations based thereon), 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), 3204.14 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, direct dyes and preparations based thereon), 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) or preparations based thereon) and 6 others."
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        "3204.13 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 32, are the chapter; the first four, 3204, are heading 32.04; the last two, 13, identify the subheading within the heading.",
        "Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines."
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        "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."
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