HS Code 3201
Vegetable Tanning Extracts
HS code 3201 covers tanning extracts of vegetable origin, including wattle, quebracho, and chestnut extracts used in the leather manufacturing industry.
4-digit Section VILCL
HS Code 3201 — Vegetable Tanning Extracts
This code covers natural extracts derived from plants used to tan animal hides into leather. These tannic acids react with proteins in skins to prevent decay and improve flexibility.
What's included
- Quebracho extract
- Wattle (mimosa) extract
- Chestnut extract
- Oak bark extract
- Sumach extract
What's excluded
- Synthetic tanning agents → use
3202(Man-made tanning chemicals are classified in 3202.)
Common examples
- Quebracho powder for leather
- Liquid wattle tanning extract
- Gambier extract for dyes
- Chestnut tanning wood extract
- Myrobalans extract
Frequently asked questions
Is this code only for leather making?
While primarily for leather, these extracts are also used in wine clarifying and pharmaceutical applications.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4%
- Documentation: Origin certificates are important for South American quebracho due to trade agreements.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Argentina, South Africa, Brazil
- Top importers: Italy, China, India
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Key takeaway
Crucial for the 'veg-tan' leather industry; exclusively for plant-derived substances.
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