Tanning extracts of vegetable origin — HTS 3201
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
Chapter 32 › Heading 3201
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3201 is a broad product category for tanning substances from plants and for tannins and certain chemically modified forms of tannins. It can include vegetable tanning extracts, as well as tannins and their salts, ethers, esters, and other derivatives. These materials are commonly used to tan or process leather, but the heading is about the product’s composition and form—not simply its end use.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the product’s specific material or chemical type and follow the narrower descriptions under heading 3201. Review the product’s technical documentation, composition, manufacturing process, and physical form, then compare those facts with the official HTSUS wording and relevant classification guidance. If the product is a blend, chemically modified, or marketed under a trade name, customs-broker or classification-specialist advice may be needed.
What to check
- Obtain the product’s specification sheet, safety data sheet, ingredient or chemical composition, and manufacturing description.
- Determine whether the item is a vegetable tanning extract, a tannin, or a specified derivative such as a salt, ether, or ester.
- Check whether the product is pure, standardized, blended, or supported on another material; those facts may affect the subheading.
- Match the product’s actual composition and form to the complete 8-digit HTSUS descriptions, not just its commercial name or intended use.
- Verify the current HTSUS and seek a binding classification ruling or qualified customs-broker review when the wording or chemistry is unclear.
HTS heading 3201 summary
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3201.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3201.10.00.00 👉 | Quebracho extract | Free | — | Free |
| 3201.20.00.00 👉 | Wattle extract | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3201?
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.