Chestnut Wood Tannin Extract

Tannin-rich extract obtained from chestnut tree bark and wood, widely used in the leather industry for vegetable tanning. Classified under HTS 3201.90.25.00 due to its specific listing as chestnut extract of vegetable origin for tanning purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3201.90.10Higher: 36.5% vs 35%

If derived from quebracho rather than chestnut

Other specifically named extracts like quebracho have dedicated subheadings.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If primarily wood pulp rather than tannin-concentrated extract

Wood extracts for pulping fall under Chapter 47, not tanning materials.

3203.00Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If for industrial use as synthetic tanning colorant

If used as coloring ingredient rather than pure tanning, shifts to synthetic coloring matter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include botanical certification confirming chestnut (Castanea spp.) origin to prevent misclassification

Label clearly as 'tanning extract' not dye to avoid Chapter 32 coloring matter exclusions