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Amino-Modified Silicone Fluid from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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