Fluorescent Brightening Agent 32 (FBBA 32) from Japan
FBBA 32 is a synthetic organic compound classified as Fluorescent brightening agent 32 under HTS 3204.20.10.00, used to enhance whiteness and brightness in textiles, paper, and detergents by absorbing UV light and emitting blue fluorescence. It meets chapter note 3 for synthetic organic products employed as fluorescent brightening agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify CAS number and purity certificate to match 'Fluorescent brightening agent 32' specification; provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for HAZMAT compliance
• Avoid misclassification as dyes by confirming UV-fluorescent properties via lab testing