Amino-Modified Silicone Fluid from China
Amino-modified silicone fluid enhances adhesion in textiles and hair care products. Falls under HTS 3910.00.00.00 as chemically modified silicones in primary form, compliant with Chapter 39 polymer classification rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR analysis confirming siloxane backbone dominance for CBP review
• Avoid shipping in diluted form to prevent Chapter 38 classification
• Ensure drum labeling specifies 'primary polymer' status