3204.13.20.00 - Basic orange 22 and Basic red 13

This HTS category, 3204.13.20.00, specifically covers "Basic orange 22 and Basic red 13." These are synthetic organic dyes characterized by their cationic nature, meaning they carry a positive charge. As basic dyes, they are known for their ability to impart bright colors to materials like acrylic fibers, paper, and leather due to their affinity for anionic sites within these substrates. The classification here is highly specific, focusing on particular named dyes rather than broad classes.

This distinction is crucial when comparing with sibling categories. For instance, HTS code 3204.13.10.00 encompasses a much wider array of basic dyes, including various specific shades of black, blue, green, orange, red, violet, and yellow. Similarly, 3204.13.25.00 includes different specific basic dyes like Basic blue 3 and Basic red 14. Therefore, 3204.13.20.00 is precisely for the individually listed "Basic orange 22" and "Basic red 13," differentiating them from other basic dyes not explicitly named in this code.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification under 3204.13.20.00 is definitive for the specified dyes, and any other basic dyes not falling within this precise enumeration would be classified under the more general "Other" category at the same level or other appropriate sibling codes.