Stabilized Formaldehyde for Textile Finishing from Japan
Formaldehyde solution with proprietary stabilizer for durable press textile finishing. Remains HTS 2912.11.00.00; textile application doesn't override chemical definition, stabilizer permitted under note (f).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Textile industry stabilizer formulations must document <2% proprietary additives
• EPA FIFRA registration if pesticide claims for antimicrobial finish
• Crease recovery test data supports but doesn't change chemical classification