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3202.10.50.00

Synthetic organic tanning substances / Other

Classification path

  1. Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning
  2. Synthetic organic tanning substances
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
6.5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
41.5%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3202

About heading 3202

Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning

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.

Full guide to heading 3202

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

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%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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