Wetting Agent for Leather Processing from Japan
Non-ionic surfactant blend that reduces surface tension in leather wet processing for better chemical penetration. HTS 3809.93.5000 for leather industry wetting preparations. Accelerates re-wetting of hides in multiple processing stages.
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 critical micelle concentration data proving wetting efficacy
• Test for foam characteristics suitable for drum processing
• Avoid general 'surfactant' labeling; specify leather application