IPBC Leather Conditioner Fungicide from Canada
Specialty conditioner spray with IPBC for leather goods like boots, jackets, and upholstery to prevent mold during storage. Retail squeeze bottles targeted at shoe care aisles. Classified 3808.92.50.40 for IPBC-based fungicidal formulation put up for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Leather industry certification (e.g
• SATRA) strengthens classification defense against cosmetic claims
• pH balance documentation prevents reclassification as leather dressing under Chapter 32
• Avoid 'waterproofer' marketing to maintain fungicide principal use determination