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
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify rice starch source and hypoallergenic properties
• Include fabric compatibility testing data
• Avoid silicone softener classification under 3824.90