Mimosa Tannin Extract Flakes from China
Mimosa tannin extract, obtained from Acacia mearnsii bark, is a natural vegetable tanning agent used in the leather industry for producing soft, full leathers. Classified under HTS 3201.90.50.00 as 'other' vegetable tanning extracts, it is imported in flake form for easy dissolution. Its high tannin purity makes it ideal for drum tanning processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving bark extraction to comply with agricultural import rules
• Test for moisture content (<10%) to prevent mold issues during ocean freight
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'tannins' without specifying salts/esters; pure extracts stay in 3201