HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3204.16 – Dyes; reactive dyes and preparations based thereon
HS code 3204.16 is the 6-digit subheading for dyes, reactive dyes and preparations based thereon. It is used for reactive Black 5, reactive Blue 19, reactive Red 195, reactive Yellow 84 and reactive Orange 16.
What HS 3204.16 covers
Reactive dyes are crucial for textile industries, especially cotton, linen, and rayon, due to their ability to form covalent bonds with fibers, ensuring excellent wash fastness and vibrant colors. Major importers are textile manufacturing hubs in Asia (e.g., China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam) and some European countries with specialized textile finishing. Exporters include chemical giants in Germany, Switzerland, China, and India. Key aspects include environmental regulations on dye effluents, the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly dyeing processes, and the continuous innovation in dye chemistry to achieve broader color palettes and improved performance. The global textile market's health directly impacts the trade of reactive dyes, with fast fashion trends and technical textiles driving demand for specific dye properties. Supply chain resilience and raw material availability (e.g., intermediates like H-acid, J-acid) are also critical factors in this trade.
- Covers
- Reactive Black 5
- Reactive Blue 19
- Reactive Red 195
- Reactive Yellow 84
- Reactive Orange 16
- Reactive Green 19
- Reactive Violet 5
- Examples
- Dystar Remazol dyes
- Huntsman Terasil dyes
- Archroma Drimarene dyes
- Atul Reactive dyes
Codes often confused with 3204.16
Common mistake. This code might be confused with other synthetic organic dyes like 320411 (disperse dyes) or 320412 (acid dyes) if the specific chemical bonding mechanism isn't clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 320416, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 320416 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $556M 41% of world exports
- 2 China $189M 14% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $187M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$251M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Türkiye $155M 11% of world imports
- 3 Pakistan $107M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3204.16
Brazil does not split HS 3204.16: its NCM code is 3204.16.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 32.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3204.16
What is HS code 320416?
HS code 320416 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Dyes; reactive dyes and preparations based thereon. Reactive dyes are crucial for textile industries, especially cotton, linen, and rayon, due to their ability to form covalent bonds with fibers, ensuring excellent wash fastness and vibrant colors. Major importers are textile manufacturing hubs in Asia (e.g., China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam) and some European countries with specialized textile finishing. Exporters include chemical giants in Germany, Switzerland, China, and India. Key aspects include environmental regulations on dye effluents, the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly dyeing processes, and the continuous innovation in dye chemistry to achieve broader color palettes and improved performance. The global textile market's health directly impacts the trade of reactive dyes, with fast fashion trends and technical textiles driving demand for specific dye properties. Supply chain resilience and raw material availability (e.g., intermediates like H-acid, J-acid) are also critical factors in this trade.
What products fall under HS code 320416?
Reactive Black 5, Reactive Blue 19, Reactive Red 195, Reactive Yellow 84, Reactive Orange 16, Reactive Green 19, Reactive Violet 5
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320416?
This code might be confused with other synthetic organic dyes like 320411 (disperse dyes) or 320412 (acid dyes) if the specific chemical bonding mechanism isn't clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 320416?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 320416 in UN Comtrade data were India ($556M, 41% of world exports), China ($189M) and South Korea ($187M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 320416?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 320416 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $251M, 18% of world imports), Türkiye ($155M) and Pakistan ($107M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 320416 structured?
HS code 320416 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (16) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 320416?
In Brazil, HS code 320416 is NCM 3204.16.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.