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%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
• 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