Blankophor P Fluorescent Whitening Agent from Japan
Blankophor P is a synthetic organic fluorescent brightener designed for cellulosic fibers and paper coating to achieve high whiteness levels in printing and packaging. It qualifies for HTS 3204.20.80.00 as an 'other' fluorescent brightening agent based on synthetic organics per Chapter Note 3. The agent fluoresces under UV for enhanced brightness without altering base color.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit fluorescence spectra and application trials to customs for verification against Chapter exclusions like heading 3207 glass products
• Ensure EU REACH compliance for precursors if transshipping through Europe, with full impurity disclosure
• Test for solvent content; solutions over 50% VOC shift to heading 3208 per chapter note