Australian Wattle Tanning Extract Granules from Japan
Granular form of tanning extract from Australian black wattle trees, used in drum tanning processes for high-quality leather. It qualifies for HTS 3201.20.00.00 as a pure wattle extract, excluding chemically defined compounds per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label with exact botanical source (Acacia species) to confirm wattle classification; test for purity to avoid Chapter 28 inorganic salt exclusions
• Pitfall: over-drying leading to misclassification as inert material