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Antifoam Agent for Leather Processing from Germany

Silicone-based defoamer preventing foam buildup in leather tanning drums and finishing operations. HTS 3809.93.5000 for leather industry process aids. Maintains processing efficiency.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide silicone content declaration for residue testing

• Demonstrate low residue for clean leather finishing

• Label as 'leather processing defoamer' not general antifoam