Titanium Dioxide Tanning Retanning Agent from Japan
Synthetic titanium dioxide serves as an inorganic retanning agent to whiten and opacify leather during finishing stages, meeting the wholly inorganic requirement of HTS 3202.90.10.00. It enhances leather brightness and fullness without organic additives. Used particularly in white leather production for fashion goods.
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%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from pigment-grade TiO2 with tanning-specific particle size documentation
• Include solubility and dispersion test results proving leather tanning formulation
• Verify food-contact compliance if destined for leather goods with interior applications