Oak Bark Tannin Extract Powder from China
Powdered extract from oak bark (Quercus spp.), high in ellagitannins for leather and textile tanning applications. This qualifies for HTS 3201.90.25.00 as an explicitly listed vegetable tanning extract.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit tannin content assay (>40% typical) to justify classification over general extracts
• Ensure powder form meets food-grade if dual-use; otherwise, specify industrial tanning
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg to prevent 'industrial' reclassification