Wattle Bark Strips from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include moisture content specs under 15%; certify non-invasive species status; bulk packaging reduces duties vs retail