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U.S. imports of finishing agents, dye carriers & preparations for the textile industry (nesoi) (HS 380991) totaled $11.6M in April 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSynthetic and semi-synthetic finishing agents, softeners, dye carriers, and related preparations used in textile wet-processing and finishing operations are consolidated under a single 10-digit line, 3809910000, when not classifiable in the amylaceous-basis heading. Mexico leads US supply, followed by Canada and South Korea — a supplier mix that reflects both nearshore chemical blending operations and East Asia's deep integration with global textile supply chains. These products are critical process chemicals for dyehouses, knit mills, and woven-fabric finishers, affecting handle, color yield, shrinkage, and moisture management of finished textiles.
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Fluorochemical durable water repellents (DWR) applied in textile finishing are generally classifiable in heading 380991 when formulated specifically for textile use, as they function as finishing preparations of a kind used in the textile industry. However, if the fluorochemical is a pure chemical compound rather than a formulated preparation, it may classify in Chapter 29 or Chapter 39. The formulated-preparation character and the intended textile-industry end use are the decisive classification factors.
Textile finishing agents may contain substances regulated under EPA's Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Importers must certify TSCA compliance at entry — either that the product is subject to TSCA and complies, or that it is not subject to TSCA. Certain fluorinated compounds (PFAS) used in finishing agents are subject to EPA reporting and restriction rules, and some formulations may trigger TSCA Section 5 new-chemical review requirements. Importers should review the product's Safety Data Sheet against the current TSCA inventory before shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $1.1M | $9.1M | +$8.0M |
| MEXICO | $7.5M | $1.4M | -$6.2M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $609K | $954K | +$345K |
| SPAIN | $66K | $906K | +$840K |
| CHINA | $191K | $626K | +$434K |
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