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