Potato Starch Leather Finishing Cream from Japan
Cream formulation with potato starch base applied to leather surfaces for filling and smoothing during finishing operations. Creates uniform grain pattern and enhances dye penetration. Classified under 3809.10.00.00 for amylaceous preparations used in leather industries.
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
• Document potato starch purity and leather-specific formulation
• Comply with CITES if leather processing involves protected species
• Differentiate from shoe polish under 3405