Zinc Oxide Leather Tanning Accelerator
Zinc oxide powder that accelerates chrome tanning fixation and improves leather hydrothermal stability. It serves as an inorganic tanning substance, classifiable under tariff item 3202.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the zinc oxide is a pure chemical compound not used for tanning
Separate chemically defined inorganic compounds are classified in Chapter 28.
If the product is used as a colouring pigment
Zinc oxide pigments fall under heading 3206, not tanning substances.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the zinc oxide is not a separate chemically defined compound, as those are excluded from Chapter 32
• Provide documentation of its tanning application
• Check if the product qualifies for preferential duty rates under trade agreements
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