Chestnut Tannin Husk from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'tanning material' with specs; ensure no adulteration with synthetic tannins; comply with EU REACH if transshipping