Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning
4 declarable lines
Heading 3202 covers tanning substances and tanning preparations used on hides and skins, including synthetic organic, inorganic, and enzymatic pre-tanning products. It is split first between synthetic organic tanning substances, aromatic or modified aromatic versus other, and then other products, wholly inorganic versus other.
Products in this heading
- Synthetic tanning agent for leather
- Aromatic synthetic organic tanning substance
- Non-aromatic synthetic organic tanning substance
- Chrome tanning salts for hides
- Inorganic tanning substance
- Enzymatic pre-tanning preparation for hides
- Tanning preparation containing natural tanning substances
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is used as a tanning substance or tanning preparation for hides or skins, not as a dye, pigment, paint, or ink.
- For a synthetic organic tanning substance, decide whether it is aromatic or modified aromatic.
- For products other than synthetic organic tanning substances, decide whether they consist wholly of inorganic substances.
- Use the product composition and the tanning or pre-tanning use to select the line.
Often confused with
- Heading 3201Vegetable tanning extract
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin and tannins are classified in heading 3201.
- Heading 3204Synthetic organic dye
Synthetic organic coloring matter is classified in heading 3204, not as a tanning substance.
- Heading 3206Inorganic pigment
Inorganic coloring matter and pigments are classified in heading 3206.
- Heading 3209Paint or varnish in an aqueous medium
Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers in an aqueous medium are classified in heading 3209.
- Heading 3215Printing ink
Printing ink, writing ink, and other inks are classified in heading 3215.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for synthetic organic tanning substances?
Aromatic or modified aromatic synthetic organic tanning substances are classified under 3202.10.10.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%. Other synthetic organic tanning substances are classified under 3202.10.50.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%.
What is the duty on inorganic tanning substances?
Other products consisting wholly of inorganic substances are classified under 3202.90.10.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other products in the residual line are classified under 3202.90.50.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 5%.
How do I classify a tanning preparation for leather?
First decide if it is a synthetic organic tanning substance: use 3202.10.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.5% if aromatic or modified aromatic, or 3202.10.50.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.5% if other. If it is not synthetic organic, use 3202.90.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free only when wholly inorganic, otherwise use 3202.90.50.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.