HS 3809 — Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 38 Miscellaneous chemical products
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 38
Chapter 38 Miscellaneous chemical products
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 3809 covers
Various chemical products: alloys, ceramic products of chem. use, activated carbon, resins.
Classification notes
This residual chapter covers items not in 28-37; composition is key.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 3809
What is HS 3809?
Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 3809?
Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 3809 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 3809 products?
This residual chapter covers items not in 28-37; composition is key.