Leather Processing Emulsion from China
An oil-in-water emulsion for softening and lubricating leather during tanning and finishing processes. Fits HTS 3403.19.50.00 as a preparation for grease treatment of leather materials with limited petroleum oils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide tannery end-use letters to support leather-specific classification
• Test for <70% petroleum via extraction method per customs lab standards
• Avoid generic 'lubricant' labeling that could trigger Chapter 27 review