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Antifoam Agent for Leather Processing from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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

Antifoam Agent for Leather Processing from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3809.93.50.00