Leather Tooling Drawing Ink from Japan
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 — 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 permanent leather stains via solubility proofs
• Declare as temporary drawing aid for artisan use
• Test on veg-tanned leather to validate claims