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3204.20.10.00/Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener 32/Japan

Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener 32 from Japan

Leucophor BCF is the trade name for Fluorescent brightening agent 32 under HTS 3204.20.10.00, optimized for synthetic fiber whitening. This water-soluble stilbene compound prevents graying in polyester and polyamide textiles during laundering. Meets precise tariff definition excluding chemically pure compounds per chapter note (a).

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%
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Import Tips

• Document substantivity to cellulosic vs. synthetic fibers for correct end-use declaration; use UN-approved packaging for powder form

• Pitfall: declaring as 'dye' triggers different Chapter 32 rates

Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener 32 from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3204.20.10.00