Product classification
HS code for Mimosa extract: 3201.20
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin, wattle extract.
Classification of mimosa extract under HS 3201.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3201.20
- Mimosa extract from Tanac S.A.
- Wattle extract from UCL Company Ltd.
- Acacia mearnsii tannin from SilvaChimica
- Mimosa powder from Indunor
Codes often confused with 3201.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320120 (the code used for mimosa extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320120 (the code used for mimosa extract) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 320120, not only mimosa extract.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $57M 58% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $28M 28% of world exports
- 3 Tanzania $3.0M 3.1% of world exports
World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $21M 21% of world imports
- 2 India $20M 21% of world imports
- 3 Italy $7.7M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for mimosa extract
Brazil classifies mimosa extract under NCM 3201.20.00: HS 3201.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mimosa extract
What is the HS code for Mimosa extract?
The HS code for Mimosa extract is 320120 (Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; wattle extract). The specific HS code for mimosa (wattle) extract is 3201.20.
How do I classify Mimosa extract for customs?
Mimosa extract is classified under HS code 320120 — Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; wattle extract. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of mimosa extract (HS 320120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320120 (the code used for mimosa extract) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($57M, 58% of world exports), Brazil ($28M) and Tanzania ($3.0M). World exports came to about $99M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of mimosa extract (HS 320120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320120 (the code used for mimosa extract) in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 21% of world imports), India ($20M) and Italy ($7.7M). World imports came to about $99M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Mimosa extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320120 for Mimosa extract is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mimosa extract in Brazil?
In Brazil, mimosa extract (HS 320120) is classified under NCM 3201.20.00.