Calcofluor White P Fluorescent Agent from Japan
Calcofluor White P serves as a synthetic organic fluorescent brightener for microbial staining in labs and cotton pre-treatment in textiles. Under HTS 3204.20.80.00 as other fluorescent brightening agents, it binds to cellulose emitting blue fluorescence. Dual use in biotech and textile whitening.
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
• Dual-function products need end-use letters specifying textile vs lab predominance
• Biohazard labeling if for microbial use, plus EPA registration if pesticide-like
• Purity >98% typical; diluted forms risk 3824 reclassification