Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener
Leucophor BCF is a stilbene-type synthetic fluorescent brightening agent optimized for cotton and wool textiles in dyeing mills. It enhances whiteness and brightness of fabrics by absorbing UV light and emitting blue fluorescence. This product falls under tariff item 3204.20.00 as a synthetic organic product used as a fluorescent brightening agent.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is used as a disperse dye rather than a brightener
Disperse dyes are classified separately and could apply if the product colours textiles.
If the product is a finishing agent for textiles
Finishing agents used in textile processing could apply if the brightener is part of a formulation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not classified as a dye or colouring matter under heading 32.04, as brightening agents are distinct
• If the product is put up for retail sale, Section Note 2 may apply, but this is unlikely for industrial textile use
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to confirm the stilbene-based composition
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