Leather Processing Emulsion from Japan
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 — 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
• 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