Acrylic Resin Finishing Compound for Leather from China
A water-based acrylic resin used as a topcoat on finished leather to provide gloss, abrasion resistance, and water repellency. Falls under HTS 3809.93.5000 for other leather industry finishing products. Commonly applied by roller or spray in shoe leather production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include film-forming test data to prove leather finishing function
• Label with VOC limits compliant for US leather finishing regulations
• Avoid bulk packaging labeling that suggests general resin use