Chromium Tanning Agent for Leather from Germany
A synthetic chromium-based finishing agent used in the leather tanning process to cross-link collagen fibers, making leather durable and water-resistant. It falls under HTS 3809.93.5000 as a preparation specifically for leather industries, not elsewhere specified. This agent is applied during wet processing to achieve full-grain leather quality.
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
• Verify EPA registration for chromium compounds due to environmental regulations on heavy metals
• Include detailed chemical composition and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in documentation for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as general chemicals by specifying leather industry end-use on invoices