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Leather Processing Emulsion from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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