Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener from Japan
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 — 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
• 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