Mimosa Wattle Bark Extract Powder from Japan
A fine powder derived from the bark of Acacia mearnsii trees, commonly known as wattle or mimosa, used primarily as a tanning agent in leather production. It falls under HTS 3201.20.00.00 as a wattle extract of vegetable origin, rich in condensed tannins for binding animal hides.
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
• Verify tannin content via lab testing for classification; ensure Certificate of Analysis documents vegetable origin to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as synthetic tannins shifts to Chapter 38