Sulfonated Oil for Leather Pickling from Germany
Sulfonated vegetable oil used in the pickling stage of leather processing to preserve hides and facilitate tanning. Classified in HTS 3809.93.5000 as a leather industry preparation. Delivers salt and acid in emulsified form for uniform hide treatment.
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
• Specify 'pickling auxiliary for leather' to differentiate from general sulfonic acids
• Provide stability test results showing emulsion integrity
• Monitor for biocide content declarations under pesticide regulations