Chrome Tanning Agent Lignin Derivative from Germany
Specially precipitated calcium lignosulfonate from pulp mill recovery used to complex chrome salts in leather tanning. Remains under HTS 3804.00.5000 as chemically treated but origin-specific wood pulp residual lye.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
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