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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

0802.99Lower: 10% vs 25%

If including edible acorns

Other nuts like valonia acorns for food are in Chapter 8.

4401.39Lower: 10% vs 25%

If as wood bark by-product

Coniferous/non-coniferous wood bark for other uses in Chapter 44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify cup-only separation from acorns; provide usage affidavits; watch for fumigation requirements

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