Naphthalene-Based Leather Fatliquoring Agent
Naphthalene-Based Leather Fatliquoring Agent is a finishing agent used in leather tanning to lubricate and soften hides, containing over 5% naphthalene, an aromatic hydrocarbon. Its high aromatic content and specific application in the leather industry place it under tariff item 3809.93.00.
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 |
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 product is a lubricating preparation for leather
Lubricating preparations for leather are classified under heading 34.03.
If the product is of a kind used in the textile industry
Finishing agents for textiles are classified under subheading 3809.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a leather finishing agent, not a general lubricant, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA for hazardous material assessment
• Check if the naphthalene content requires special import permits under Canadian environmental regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 3809.93.00
Acrylic Resin Finishing Compound for Leather
Acrylic Resin Finishing Compound for Leather is a water-based acrylic resin used as a topcoat on finished leather to provide gloss, abrasion resistance, and water repellency. It is specifically formulated for the leather industry, making it classifiable under tariff item 3809.93.00.
Aniline Derivative Leather Dressing Compound
Aniline Derivative Leather Dressing Compound is a preparation containing modified aniline compounds (over 5% aromatic) applied to finished leather for protection and shine in upholstery production. It is specifically formulated for the leather industry, making it classifiable under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a finishing agent of a kind used in leather or like industries.
Antifoam Agent for Leather Processing
Antifoam Agent for Leather Processing is a silicone-based defoamer preventing foam buildup in leather tanning drums and finishing operations. It is a process aid specifically for the leather industry, qualifying under tariff item 3809.93.00.
Benzene Derivative Leather Retanning Agent
Benzene Derivative Leather Retanning Agent is a phenolic resin-based retanning agent with over 5% benzene-derived aromatics, used for filling and firming leather during finishing. Its specific application in the leather industry qualifies it under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a preparation of a kind used in leather or like industries.
Chromium Tanning Agent for Leather
Chromium Tanning Agent for Leather is a synthetic chromium-based finishing agent used in the leather tanning process to cross-link collagen fibers, making leather durable and water-resistant. It is specifically for the leather industry, placing it under tariff item 3809.93.00.
Enzyme Preparation for Leather Bating
Enzyme Preparation for Leather Bating is a proteolytic enzyme blend for bating leather hides, removing non-fibrillar proteins for cleaner grain. It is essential for high-quality full-grain leather and is specifically for the leather industry, qualifying under tariff item 3809.93.00.