Daylight Fluorescent Whitener
Daylight Fluorescent Whitener is a series of synthetic brighteners used for paper recycling and coating enhancement, visible under natural light. As a synthetic organic product of a kind used as a fluorescent brightening agent, it falls under tariff item 3204.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
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If the product is used as a dye
Synthetic organic dyes are classified separately from brightening agents.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify under 3204.20.00 as a synthetic organic fluorescent brightening agent
• Provide the chemical composition and application details
• Check if the product is subject to Canadian paper industry regulations
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