Leucophor BCF Optical Brightener from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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