HS Code for Mimosa extract

Mimosa extract, also known as wattle extract, is classified under HS code 3201.20. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically Chapter 32, which encompasses tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, dyes, pigments, and other coloring matter. Within this chapter, heading 32.01 is dedicated to tanning extracts of vegetable origin. Mimosa extract is derived from the bark of various species of the Acacia tree, primarily Acacia mearnsii. Because it is a vegetable-based tanning agent used extensively in the leather industry to convert raw hides into durable leather, it falls squarely under the subheading 3201.20, which specifically identifies wattle (mimosa) extract as a distinct commodity from other vegetable tanning agents like quebracho or chestnut.

Products Included

• Powdered mimosa bark extract
• Liquid wattle tanning extract
• Solid block mimosa tanning agents
• Clarified mimosa extracts for light-colored leathers
• Sulfited wattle extracts for improved solubility

Common Misclassification

Mimosa extract is frequently confused with other vegetable tanning extracts classified under different subheadings of 32.01. For instance, Quebracho extract is classified under 3201.10, while chestnut or oak extracts fall under the residual category 3201.90. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly look toward Chapter 13 (Gums, resins, and other vegetable saps), but since mimosa extract is a prepared tanning substance, Chapter 32 is the legally correct placement. It should also not be confused with synthetic tanning substances, which are classified under HS code 3202.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for mimosa extract?

The specific HS code for mimosa (wattle) extract is 3201.20.

Is mimosa extract classified differently if it is in liquid or powder form?

No, both liquid and powder forms of mimosa extract are classified under HS code 3201.20, provided they are tanning extracts of vegetable origin.