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Starch Textile Mordant Preparation from China

A mordant formulation with starch base that helps fix natural dyes to cellulose fibers in textile dyeing processes. It improves color fastness and prevents dye migration during washing. Classified in 3809.10.00.00 for its amylaceous mordant function in textile finishing.

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

Include lab analysis showing amylaceous substances as basis; declare exact dye-fixing function

Ensure compliance with textile chemical restrictions (e.g

AZO dyes)

Separate from pure mordant chemicals under other headings