Mimosa Tannin Extract Flakes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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