IPBC Leather Conditioner Fungicide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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