3202.90.10.00/Chromium Sulfate Tanning Agent/Japan

Chromium Sulfate Tanning Agent from Japan

Chromium sulfate is an inorganic compound used as a primary tanning agent in the leather industry to convert raw hides into durable leather by cross-linking collagen fibers. It falls under HTS 3202.90.10.00 because it consists wholly of inorganic substances and is specifically employed for tanning processes. This synthetic salt provides chrome-tanned leather with excellent water resistance and softness.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify purity and composition certificates to confirm 100% inorganic content, avoiding reclassification to organic headings

• Include end-use documentation proving tanning application to prevent misclassification as general chemicals under Chapter 28

• Comply with REACH and EPA regulations for heavy metal content in chrome compounds during import