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PFOS Leather Finishing Preparation

Chemical emulsion containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid salts for waterproofing leather goods during finishing processes. This falls under HTS 3824.87.00.00 as it contains PFOS salts per subheading note 3 requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If alternative fluorinated compounds

Leather preparations without listed PFOS substances classify as other chemical mixtures.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If primarily synthetic tanning function

Leather finishing preparations with tanning properties may fall under Chapter 32.

3403.91Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If lubricating leather dressing preparations

PFOS-containing leather dressings with lubricant function classify under Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide leather industry end-use certification to support classification

Include quantitative analysis reports confirming PFOS salt composition

Comply with CITES if leather treatment involves protected species materials

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PFOS Textile Water Repellent Treatment

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PFOS Industrial Metal Cleaning Solution

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PFOS Paper Sizing Agent

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PFOS Circuit Board Coating

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