3809.92.10.00 - Containing 5 percent or more by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances

This HTS classification covers finishing agents, dye carriers, and other preparations used in the textile, paper, leather, or similar industries, which are not specifically enumerated elsewhere. Specifically, HTS code 3809.92.10.00 applies to such products that contain five percent or more, by weight, of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances. These substances often impart specific properties such as improved texture, color fastness, or resistance to environmental factors to the materials being treated.

The distinction between this specific subheading and its sibling, 3809.92.50.00 (Other), lies in the precise chemical composition. While 3809.92.50.00 encompasses other finishing agents and preparations used in the paper or like industries that do not meet the aromatic substance threshold defined in 3809.92.10.00, this category is dedicated to those products where aromatic or modified aromatic compounds play a significant role in their function and formulation.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 3809.92.10.00 depends directly on the presence and proportion of aromatic or modified aromatic substances within the finishing agent, dye carrier, or preparation intended for use in the paper or like industries, alongside its overall nature as a product not elsewhere specified or included.