HS Code:
Disperse Orange FC84508, chemically known as Cyano[3-[(6-methoxy-2-benzothiazolyl)amino]-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene]acetic acid, pentyl ester (CAS No. 173285-74-0), falls under HS Code 3204.11.35, which covers synthetic organic coloring matter, specifically disperse dyes and preparations based thereon. This product is primarily used in the textile industry for dyeing polyester and other synthetic fibers due to its excellent color fastness and heat resistance properties. It is a niche chemical product with specialized industrial applications, often traded in relatively small volumes compared to broader dye categories.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$6.5 million USD
43.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$3.2 million USD
21.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$2.1 million USD
14.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.5 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.8 million USD
5.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-India FTA or USMCA)
Rising demand for sustainable dyes
Increased R&D investment in eco-friendly disperse dyes to meet regulatory standards in the EU and North America, potentially increasing costs but also market share for compliant producers.
2021-2023
Shift in production to Asia-Pacific
China and India dominate production due to lower labor and raw material costs, leading to competitive pricing but also supply chain concentration risks.
2019-2022
Growth in synthetic textile production
Higher demand for polyester and other synthetic fibers in fast fashion and technical textiles drives the need for disperse dyes like Disperse Orange FC84508.
2020-2023
The European Union updated its REACH regulations to impose stricter controls on chemical dyes, requiring additional testing for environmental and health safety for products like Disperse Orange FC84508.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant suppliers.
The United States initiated an anti-dumping investigation into disperse dyes from China and India, citing unfair pricing practices that harm domestic producers.
July 2022
Potential imposition of additional tariffs could shift trade patterns, benefiting alternative suppliers like South Korea or Germany.
A major Indian chemical manufacturer announced the opening of a new production facility for disperse dyes, increasing capacity for products like Disperse Orange FC84508.
September 2023
Likely to boost Indiaโs export share, intensifying competition with China and potentially lowering global prices.