# HS code 3204.13: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, basic dyes and preparations based thereon > 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). Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/320413 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [HS codes](https://border.bot/hs-codes) / [Chapter 32](https://border.bot/hs-codes/32) / [32.04](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3204) / [3204.13](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320413) ## Key facts - 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 - 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3204) - Chapter: [32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks](https://border.bot/hs-codes/32) - Edition: HS2022 - Duty in the United States: [See its 6 lines](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320413) ## What this code covers 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. ## What it doesn’t cover 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. - [3204.11](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320411) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon - [3204.12](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320412) 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320414) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Direct dyes and preparations based thereon - [3204.15](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320415) 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 - [3204.16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320416) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon - [3204.17](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320417) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Pigments and preparations based thereon - [3204.18](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320418) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon - [3204.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320419) 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 - [3204.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320420) Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents - [3204.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320490) Other ## How it is structured 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. - Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks - 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 - Within the heading: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter - Subheading 3204.13: Basic dyes and preparations based thereon ## In other countries National tariff lines under 3204.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/320413): 6 lines, used by 1 other country - Previous subheading: [3204.12](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320412) 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 - Next subheading: [3204.14](https://border.bot/hs-codes/320414) Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Direct dyes and preparations based thereon ## Frequently asked questions ### What does HS code 3204.13 cover? 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. ### Which heading and chapter is HS code 3204.13 in? 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). ### Where are goods of heading 32.04 classified when 3204.13 doesn’t fit? 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. ### Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 3204.13? National tariff lines under 3204.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country). ## Sources and updates The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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. Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/320413.json