Food-Grade Tannic Acid 60% from Chinese Gallnuts from Germany

Tannic acid extracted from Chinese gallnuts with 60% minimum tannic acid content, approved for food applications as a natural colorant and antioxidant. Falls under HTS 3201.90.10.00 for vegetable-derived tannins meeting the 50%+ purity threshold. Not a separate chemically defined compound per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.5%

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

Obtain FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation for food use; test for heavy metals common in gallnut extracts

Include extraction method and purity assay in commercial invoice to prevent disputes over vegetable origin classification

Food-Grade Tannic Acid 60% from Chinese Gallnuts from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3201.90.10.00