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Benzyl Chloride Paper Fluorescent Brightener from China

Distyryl biphenyl derivative with benzyl chloride aromatic groups (>5%) used as optical brightening agent in paper production for whiteness enhancement. Classified under HTS 3809.92.10.00 for aromatic-containing paper finishing agents.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

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

• Fluorescence spectra and paper substantivity data confirm end-use

• Hazardous material shipping papers required for benzyl chloride derivatives

• Distinguish from textile brighteners by paper-specific solubility profile