Anti-Pilling Agent for Knitted Fabrics from China
Enzyme-based preparation that modifies fiber surface of knitted sweaters and jersey fabrics to prevent pill formation during wear. Applied during wet processing in textile mills. Fits 3809.91.00 as textile industry finishing preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include enzyme activity specifications and optimum pH for textile processing
• Validate with Martindale abrasion test results showing pilling improvement
• Distinguish from laundry enzymes by specifying mill-scale textile application