Dried Vegetable Tannin Sources (Sumac)

Dried sumac leaves and fruits (Rhus coriaria) used for natural tanning extracts. Under HTS 1404.90.90 as raw vegetable materials before extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

1301.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If containing tannins for extraction

Lac/gums/resins with tannins primarily classify in 1301.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 25%

If for pharmaceutical tanning

Medicinal plants including tannin sources in 1211.

0909Lower: 10% vs 25%

If dried fruits as spice

Sumac berries as seasoning go to Chapter 9 spices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Tannin content assays for classification justification

• Avoid dust contamination during shipping

• Declare non-food use to prevent Chapter 9 spice confusion