Furskin Processing Lubricant from Germany
Specialized lubricant for treating furskins during dressing and dyeing processes to prevent fiber damage and improve handle. Formulated with synthetic esters rather than petroleum oils. HTS 3403.91.50.00 covers this as a preparation for furskin treatment excluding high petroleum content products.
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
• Document furskin-specific testing data to differentiate from general textile lubricants
• Check for anti-corrosion additives that might trigger reclassification to 3403.19
• Maintain certificates of analysis showing <70% petroleum oils to avoid higher-duty categories