Oak Bark Tannin Chips from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of end-use in tanning to customs; check for bark processing level to avoid reclassification; include origin-specific fumigation certificates