Product classification
HS code for Tannin extract: 3201.90
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, (excluding quebracho or wattle extract).
Classification of tannin extract under HS 3201.90
Tannin extracts of vegetable origin, excluding those derived from quebracho or wattle, are classified under HS code 3201.90. This classification is determined by the chemical nature of the product as a tanning extract used primarily in the leather industry. Chapter 32 covers tanning and dyeing extracts, and heading 3201 specifically addresses those of vegetable origin. The subcategory 3201.90 acts as a residual category for various plant-based tannins that do not have their own specific subheadings. These extracts are typically produced by aqueous extraction from various parts of plants, such as bark, wood, leaves, or fruits, followed by concentration or evaporation to create a powder or liquid. The classification depends on the extract being used for its tanning properties, which involve the cross-linking of proteins in animal hides.
- Covers
- Chestnut wood extract
- Oak bark extract
- Sumach extract
- Myrobalans extract
- Gambier extract
- Divi-divi extract
- Valonia extract
- Also under 3201.90
- Chestnut extract from Silvateam
- Tara extract from Indunor
- Valonea extract from Ersa Kimya
- Myrobalan extract from Balaji Chemicals
Codes often confused with 3201.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between 3201.90 and 3201.10 or 3201.20. HS code 3201.10 is reserved exclusively for quebracho extract, while 3201.20 is for wattle (mimosa) extract. Importers often mistakenly use 3201.90 for these specific extracts when they should be using the more specific codes. Additionally, synthetic tanning substances are often confused with vegetable extracts; however, synthetic versions (syntans) must be classified under 3202.10. It is also important to distinguish these from coloring matter of vegetable origin, which falls under 3203.00, even if the plant source is similar.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320190 (the code used for tannin extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320190 (the code used for tannin extract) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 29% 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 320190, not only tannin extract.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $61M 33% of world exports
- 2 Italy $25M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $18M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $188M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $57M 29% of world imports
- 2 Italy $16M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $12M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $201M 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 codes for tannin extract
Brazil splits HS 3201.90 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3201.90.11Gambier tanning extract
- 3201.90.12Oak or chestnut tanning extract
- 3201.90.19Other vegetable tanning extracts
- 3201.90.20Tannins
- 3201.90.90Tannin salts, ethers, esters, other derivatives
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tannin extract
What is the HS code for Tannin extract?
The HS code for Tannin extract is 320190 (Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, (excluding quebracho or wattle extract)).
How do I classify Tannin extract for customs?
Tannin extract is classified under HS code 320190 — Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, (excluding quebracho or wattle extract). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for chestnut tannin extract?
Chestnut tannin extract is classified under HS code 3201.90, as it is a vegetable tanning extract not specifically named in other subheadings.
Are synthetic tannins included in this code?
No, synthetic tanning substances are classified under heading 3202, specifically 3202.10, rather than the vegetable-based 3201.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of tannin extract (HS 320190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320190 (the code used for tannin extract) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($61M, 33% of world exports), Italy ($25M) and Belgium ($18M). World exports came to about $188M, 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 tannin extract (HS 320190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320190 (the code used for tannin extract) in UN Comtrade data were India ($57M, 29% of world imports), Italy ($16M) and the United States ($12M). World imports came to about $201M, 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 Tannin extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320190 for Tannin 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 tannin extract in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320190 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for tannin extract depends on the product's details: 3201.90.11 (Gambier tanning extract), 3201.90.12 (Oak or chestnut tanning extract), 3201.90.19 (Other vegetable tanning extracts), 3201.90.20 (Tannins), 3201.90.90 (Tannin salts, ethers, esters, other derivatives).