Product classification
HS code for Mixed dye: 3204.19
Dyes, n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19.
Classification of mixed dye under HS 3204.19
Mixed dyes are classified under HS code 3204.19, which serves as a residual category for synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon. Heading 3204 covers synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined. Subheadings 3204.11 through 3204.17 cover specific types of dyes such as disperse, acid, basic, direct, vat, and reactive dyes, as well as pigments. When a product consists of a mixture of two or more of these specific dye types, or if it is a synthetic organic dye not elsewhere specified, it falls under 3204.19. This classification is essential for textile and industrial chemical trade, ensuring that complex blends used for specific dyeing processes are accurately recorded. The classification applies to the coloring matter itself and preparations based on it, provided they are not put up in forms or packings for retail sale. The technical nature of the mixture, often involving stabilizers or surfactants to ensure uniform application, does not remove it from this heading as long as the primary function remains coloring.
- Covers
- Blends of disperse and direct dyes
- Mixtures of reactive and acid dyes
- Synthetic organic coloring matter preparations
- Concentrated dye mixtures for industrial textile use
- Solvent dye mixtures
- Also under 3204.19
- Ciba Specialty Chemicals (now BASF/Huntsman) dyes
- DyStar Indanthren dyes
- Archroma Optisul dyes
- Atul Direct dyes
Codes often confused with 3204.19
Common mistake. Mixed dyes are often misclassified under the specific codes for their components, such as 3204.11 (disperse dyes) or 3204.12 (acid dyes). However, General Interpretative Rule 3 states that mixtures should be classified according to the material that gives them their essential character, or if that cannot be determined, under the heading that occurs last in numerical order. Since 3204.19 is the residual category for mixtures, it is the correct choice when multiple dye types are present. Another error is using 3206.11 for pigments, which only applies to inorganic coloring matter, whereas 3204 is strictly for synthetic organic matter.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320419 (the code used for mixed dye), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320419 (the code used for mixed dye) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.1% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 320419, not only mixed dye.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $296M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $245M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $96M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $110M 8.1% of world imports
- 2 Germany $90M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $62M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for mixed dye
Brazil splits HS 3204.19 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3204.19.20Solvent dyes
- 3204.19.30Azoic dyes
- 3204.19.90Other synthetic organic dyes, including mixtures
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mixed dye
What is the HS code for Mixed dye?
The HS code for Mixed dye is 320419 (Dyes; n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19). The HS code for mixed synthetic organic dyes and preparations based on them is 3204.19.
How do I classify Mixed dye for customs?
Mixed dye is classified under HS code 320419 — Dyes; n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can retail dyes be classified under this code?
No, dyes put up in forms or packings for retail sale are classified under heading 3212. HS code 3204.19 is intended for industrial-scale coloring matter and bulk preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of mixed dye (HS 320419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320419 (the code used for mixed dye) in UN Comtrade data were India ($296M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($245M) and Germany ($96M). 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 mixed dye (HS 320419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320419 (the code used for mixed dye) in UN Comtrade data were France ($110M, 8.1% of world imports), Germany ($90M) and Mexico ($62M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Mixed dye the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320419 for Mixed dye is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mixed dye in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320419 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for mixed dye depends on the product's details: 3204.19.20 (Solvent dyes), 3204.19.30 (Azoic dyes), 3204.19.90 (Other synthetic organic dyes, including mixtures).