Leather Softening Emulsion
A water-based emulsion lubricant designed for softening and lubricating leather during tanning and finishing operations. It enhances flexibility without a petroleum base, making it a surface-active preparation for stuffing or dressing leather under tariff item 3403.91.10.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the emulsion is used for other leather treatments beyond stuffing or dressing.
Sibling item covers other surface-active preparations for leather.
If the emulsion contains petroleum oils.
Petroleum-based leather preparations are classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the product's use in leather stuffing or dressing to justify classification
• Ensure the emulsion is not a separate chemically defined compound, which would be excluded
• Verify it does not contain soap, which could reclassify it under heading 3401
Related Products under Tariff item 3403.91.10
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A specialty oil formulated for processing shell cordovan leather, maintaining suppleness during finishing. It is a surface-active preparation of a kind used for stuffing or dressing leather, falling under tariff item 3403.91.10.
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A specialized lubricant for treating furskins during dressing and dyeing processes to prevent fiber damage and improve handle. Formulated with synthetic esters, it is a surface-active preparation for stuffing or dressing furskins, classified under tariff item 3403.91.10.
Non-Petroleum Leather Conditioner
An industrial-strength conditioner for preserving leather upholstery during manufacturing, applied before final assembly. Its synthetic lubricant base prevents drying and cracking, qualifying as a surface-active preparation for stuffing or dressing leather under tariff item 3403.91.10.
Synthetic Leather Drum Oil
A drum-applied synthetic oil for lubricating leather hides during mechanical processing to prevent sticking and tearing. With a low petroleum formulation, it is a surface-active preparation for stuffing or dressing leather, falling under tariff item 3403.91.10.