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Silicone Softener Emulsion for Terry Towels from China

Amino-functional silicone microemulsion that imparts peach-skin handle to terry towel fabrics after dyeing. Prevents yellowing during high-temperature curing. 3809.91.00 classification for textile softener preparations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.5%

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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

• Provide curing oven temperature profiles matching textile finishing lines

• Declare siloxane content for VOC emission compliance in textile mills

• Include towel absorbency test results proving softener performance