Anti-Pilling Agent for Knitted Fabrics from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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