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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of finishing agents, dye carriers & dressings for textile, paper & leather industries (SITC 59891) totaled $16.2M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Finishing Agents, Dye Carriers & Dressings for Textile, Paper & Leather Industries paid $697K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $4.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTextile finishing agents, dye carriers, sizing preparations, and leather dressings are specialty chemical formulations that impart functional properties — wrinkle resistance, water repellency, softness, or color fastness — to fibers, paper, and hides during manufacturing. These products are tightly integrated into mill-level production processes, and formulation changes require extensive re-qualification by end users, creating sticky supplier relationships. TSCA certification is required at US entry for chemical preparations not otherwise exempt, and certain fluorinated finishing agents (PFAS-based) face increasing regulatory scrutiny from EPA.
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EPA has been progressively restricting certain long-chain PFAS compounds used in durable water-repellent (DWR) finishes under TSCA authority, and some formulations have been phased out under voluntary agreements or significant new use rules (SNURs). Importers of fluorinated finishing agents should verify that the specific chemistry is not subject to a SNUR or enforcement action before shipment.
When a dye carrier is sold as a distinct preparation separate from the dye itself, it is classifiable under the finishing agents heading. If it is pre-mixed with a dye into a single formulation, the combined product may be classified as a dye preparation rather than a finishing agent. The commercial presentation and the primary function of the imported preparation are the key classification determinants.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.5M | $11.3M | +$6.7M |
| MEXICO | $7.6M | $5.2M | -$2.5M |
| CHINA | $264K | $1.5M | +$1.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $609K | $1.0M | +$408K |
| SPAIN | $127K | $906K | +$778K |