Leather Conditioner Lubricant from Japan
A specialized lubricant preparation designed for softening and conditioning leather goods like jackets and boots. It contains less than 70% petroleum oils mixed with synthetic lubricants and conditioners, qualifying under HTS 3403.11.50.00 as a preparation for leather treatment. The formula penetrates leather fibers to restore moisture and prevent cracking without altering the material's structure.
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
• Verify petroleum oil content is below 70% via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3403.11.50.00
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and material composition certificates in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as pure petroleum oils (heading 2710) by detailing treatment purpose