Canaigre, chestnut, curupay, divi-divi, eucalyptus, gall nuts, hemlock, larch, mangrove, myrobalan, oak, quebracho, sumac, tara, urunday, valonia, wattle and other materials of a kind used primarily in tanning
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included: > Other: > Other > Raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning: > Canaigre, chestnut, curupay, divi-divi, eucalyptus, gall nuts, hemlock, larch, mangrove, myrobalan, oak, quebracho, sumac, tara, urunday, valonia, wattle and other materials of a kind used primarily in tanning
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 1404.90.90.20
Quebracho Extract Powder
Quebracho is a hardwood tree native to South America, and its bark is ground into powder rich in tannins, primarily used in the leather tanning industry. This raw vegetable material falls under HTS 1404.90.90.20 as it is specifically listed and employed chiefly for tanning hides into leather. It is imported in bulk for industrial processing.
Oak Bark Tannin Chips
Chipped oak bark from Quercus species, harvested and dried, serves as a primary source of natural tannins for vegetable tanning of leather. Listed explicitly under HTS 1404.90.90.20, it qualifies due to its predominant use in the tanning process rather than other applications. Imported in large bales for tannery operations.
Chestnut Tannin Husk
Dried husks from chestnut trees (Castanea spp.) are rich in ellagitannins and used primarily for tanning high-quality leather like vegetable-tanned sole leather. This material is named in HTS 1404.90.90.20 for its key role in traditional tanning processes. Typically imported ground or whole for extraction.
Sumac Leaves for Tanning
Dried leaves of the sumac shrub (Rhus coriaria) provide high-tannin content ideal for light-colored leather tanning, especially in Middle Eastern traditions. Classified under HTS 1404.90.90.20 as a listed raw vegetable material used primarily in tanning. Imported in bundles for grinding into tanning liquor.
Tara Seed Pods
Whole or split pods from the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), originating from Peru, are a sustainable source of gallotannins for eco-friendly leather tanning. Explicitly included in HTS 1404.90.90.20 for primary tanning applications. Bulk imported for pod grinding and extraction.
Valonia Acorn Cups
Acorn cups from the valonia oak (Quercus ithaburensis) are collected and dried, offering high ellagitannin levels for heavy leather tanning like saddlery. Named in HTS 1404.90.90.20 as a classic tanning material. Imported in hessian sacks for industrial use.
Wattle Bark Strips
Bark strips from Acacia mearnsii (black wattle), grown in South Africa and Australia, are the world's leading source of mimosa tannins for leather production. Falls under HTS 1404.90.90.20 as 'wattle' is explicitly listed for tanning. Shipped in bales for debarking and extraction.
Myrobalan Fruit Shells
Dried fruit shells of Terminalia chebula (myrobalan), from India, provide chebulinic acid for mixed tanning processes in upholstery leather. Included in HTS 1404.90.90.20 for tanning use. Imported crushed for liquor preparation.
Gall Nuts Raw
Insect galls from oak trees (Aleppo gall), containing gallotannic acid up to 70%, are premier for fine bookbinding leather tanning. Specifically named in HTS 1404.90.90.20 as primary tanning material. Imported whole for crushing.
Mangrove Bark Tannin
Bark from Rhizophora mangrove species, collected sustainably, supplies catechins for sole leather tanning in fishing industries. Listed under HTS 1404.90.90.20 for tanning primacy. Imported stripped and dried.
Eucalyptus Bark Chips
Chips from Eucalyptus globulus bark, an Australian byproduct, rich in ellagitannins for rapid tanning cycles. Explicitly in HTS 1404.90.90.20 as tanning material. Bulk for leather factories.
Larch Bark Extract Base
Raw larch (Larix spp.) bark pieces used primarily for its robust tannins in shoe leather tanning. HTS 1404.90.90.20 lists larch for this purpose. Imported minimally processed.
Hemlock Bark Nuggets
Tsuga canadensis hemlock bark nuggets from North American forests, tannin source for heavy leathers. In HTS 1404.90.90.20 as named tanning material. Used in pits.
Divi-Divi Pods
Dried pods of Caesalpinia coriaria (divi-divi) from Venezuela, high in tannins for vegetable retannage. HTS 1404.90.90.20 specific listing. Ground for use.
Curupay Bark
Piptadenia cebil (curupay) bark from Paraguay, tannin-rich for South American tanning. Listed in HTS 1404.90.90.20. Bulk raw import.