Glyoxal for Leather Tanning Intermediate from Japan
High-purity glyoxal used as crosslinking agent in synthetic leather tanning formulations. Chemically defined acyclic dialdehyde qualifies for HTS 2912.19.30.00 per Chapter 29 scope. Supplied as 40% solution to prevent polymerization.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from excluded tanning preparations (3204) by providing pure compound assay >98%
• EPA TSCA certification required for industrial chemical import notification
• Leather industry end-use letter prevents misclassification as finished preparation