Leather Tooling Drawing Ink from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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