Naphthalene-Based Leather Fatliquoring Agent from China

This finishing agent is used in leather tanning to lubricate and soften hides, containing over 5% naphthalene, an aromatic hydrocarbon. It meets HTS 3809.93.10.00 due to its high aromatic content and specific application in leather processing industries. The product enhances leather flexibility and water resistance during post-tanning treatments.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify aromatic substance content via lab analysis to confirm >5% threshold for this subheading

Include SDS and tannery end-use certification to avoid misclassification as general chemicals

Ensure proper labeling for hazardous aromatics to comply with EPA and TSCA import requirements