HS 38.09 — Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included.

Chapter 38 Miscellaneous chemical products. · SECTION VI PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES · Edition 2026-04-01 (effective 1 April 2026)

Import duty rates for heading 38.09 from Japan's official tariff schedule. Which column applies? Most imports take the WTO rate (or General/Temporary where shown, if lower); GSP/LDC are preferential rates for developing countries; EPA rates (inside each row) apply when your goods qualify under that agreement's rules of origin. Rows without a percentage rate (specific, compound, seasonal or quota rates) need case-by-case review. Use the Calc button for the landed-cost estimate.

CodeDescriptionGeneralTemporaryWTOGSPLDCUnitLaw
38.09Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included.
3809.10 000With a basis of amylaceous substances
EPA rates (20)

Singapore: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): Free · Korea / (RCEP): Free · JP-US Trade Agreement **1: Free

25% or 30 yen/kg, whichever is the greater21.3% or 25.50 yen/kg, whichever is the greaterFreeKGIL / CRSpecialist review
Other :
3809.91Of a kind used in the textile or like industries4.2%3.2%Free
3809.91 010- Prepared glazings and dressings
EPA rates (21)

Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 1.5% · Korea / (RCEP): 1.5%

KGCR
3809.91 090- Other
EPA rates (21)

Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): Free · Korea / (RCEP): Free

KGCR
3809.92 000Of a kind used in the paper or like industries
EPA rates (21)

Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): Free · Korea / (RCEP): Free

4.6%3.9%FreeKGCR
3809.93 000Of a kind used in the leather or like industries
EPA rates (21)

Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): Free · Korea / (RCEP): Free

4.6%3.9%FreeKGCR

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Source & disclaimer. Rates from Japan Customs, tariff schedule 2026-04-01 (Government Standard Terms of Use). Reference only — classification and the applicable rate are decided by customs at declaration; confirm with a licensed customs broker. Consumption tax (10%) applies on top of duty. See the import taxes guide and the customs FX rates.