Leather Finishing Water Pigment
This is a prepared water-based pigment specifically formulated for applying a colored finish to leather goods such as shoes and bags. It is explicitly listed under tariff item 3210.00.00 as a prepared water pigment for finishing leather.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pigment is a synthetic organic coloring matter used as a pigment.
Heading 3204 covers synthetic organic coloring matter, which may apply if the product is not a prepared water pigment.
If the pigment is inorganic and used for coloring leather.
Heading 3206 covers inorganic pigments, which could be relevant if the product is not a prepared water pigment.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pigment is not a separate chemically defined compound, which would be excluded from Chapter 32
• Provide a product data sheet to CBSA indicating its use for leather finishing
• Check if the pigment contains any substances restricted under Canadian consumer product safety regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 3210.00.00
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