Silicone Softener Emulsion for Terry Towels
An amino-functional silicone microemulsion that imparts a peach-skin handle to terry towel fabrics after dyeing, preventing yellowing during high-temperature curing. This silicone softener emulsion is a textile softener preparation under tariff item 3809.91.00.
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
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the softener is used in the paper or like industries
Silicone softeners for paper would be classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product as a textile finishing agent; ensure it is not a pure silicone compound, which would be classified under Chapter 39
• Provide a technical data sheet to CBSA showing the product's use in textile finishing
• Check if the silicone emulsion contains any substances that may require registration under Canadian environmental regulations
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