Wetting Agent for Leather Processing
A non-ionic surfactant blend that reduces surface tension in leather wet processing for better chemical penetration. It is classified under tariff item 3809.93.00 for leather industry wetting preparations, accelerating re-wetting of hides in multiple processing stages.
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 product is a general chemical preparation not specific to leather
Chemical products and preparations not elsewhere specified may be classified in heading 38.24.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, as those are excluded from Chapter 38
• Ensure it is not classifiable as a surface-active agent under Chapter 34 if its primary function is surfactant activity rather than leather processing
• Keep technical data showing its use in leather wet processing for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 3809.93.00
Acrylic Resin Finishing Compound for Leather
A water-based acrylic resin used as a topcoat on finished leather to provide gloss, abrasion resistance, and water repellency. It is classified under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a leather finishing product.
Aniline Derivative Leather Dressing Compound
A preparation containing modified aniline compounds applied to finished leather for protection and shine in upholstery production. It falls under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a finishing agent of a kind used in the leather industry.
Antifoam Agent for Leather Processing
A silicone-based defoamer preventing foam buildup in leather tanning drums and finishing operations. It is classified under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a leather industry process aid.
Benzene Derivative Leather Retanning Agent
A phenolic resin-based retanning agent with benzene-derived aromatics for filling and firming leather during finishing. It is classified under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a product of a kind used in the leather industry.
Chromium Tanning Agent for Leather
A synthetic chromium-based finishing agent used in the leather tanning process to cross-link collagen fibers. It is classified under tariff item 3809.93.00 as a leather industry preparation.
Enzyme Preparation for Leather Bating
A proteolytic enzyme blend for bating leather hides, removing non-fibrillar proteins for cleaner grain. It is classified under tariff item 3809.93.00 as an enzymatic leather processing aid.