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Rice Starch Textile Softener Paste from China

Paste softener with rice starch base applied during textile finishing to impart natural hand and drape to delicate fabrics. Reduces harshness without silicone additives. Classified 3809.10.00.00 for amylaceous textile finishing agents.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

• Certify rice starch source and hypoallergenic properties

• Include fabric compatibility testing data

• Avoid silicone softener classification under 3824.90