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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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