Leather Tooling Drawing Ink from Germany
Alcohol-based ink for tooling patterns on leather before embossing. Under HTS 3215.90.50.00 as other drawing inks, not leather marking. Dries matte for carving guides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from permanent leather stains via solubility proofs
• Declare as temporary drawing aid for artisan use
• Test on veg-tanned leather to validate claims