Toluene Sulfonate Leather Wetting Agent from Mexico
Surfactant preparation with >5% toluene-derived sulfonates used to improve leather penetration during dyeing and fatliquoring stages. Falls under HTS 3809.93.10.00 as a leather industry finishing aid rich in modified aromatics. Essential for uniform color uptake in chrome-tanned leathers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for exact aromatic/modified aromatic content as Customs may require COA documentation
• Classify based on principal use in leather processing, not general surfactant properties
• Comply with REACH-like notifications for sulfonated aromatics entering US markets