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Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener from Canada

Leucophor BCF is a stilbene-type synthetic fluorescent brightener optimized for cotton and wool textiles in dyeing mills. HTS 3204.20.80.00 applies to this other synthetic organic product used as a fluorescent brightening agent per chapter definitions. It provides superior fastness to light and washing in fabric finishing.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide dye bath exhaustion rates and compatibility data with common dyes for classification support

• Declare substantivity to specific fibers to avoid bulk chemical misclassification

• Check for tannin derivatives exclusion; pure brighteners exempt from Chapter 29/35 crossovers