Product classification
HS code for Tanning extract: 3201.10
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin, quebracho extract.
Classification of tanning extract under HS 3201.10
Quebracho extract is specifically classified under HS code 3201.10. This classification is highly specific due to the global importance of the quebracho tree (Schinopsis lorentzii and Schinopsis balansae) in the leather tanning industry. Under the Harmonized System, vegetable tanning extracts are grouped in heading 3201, and because quebracho is one of the most widely traded and chemically distinct tanning agents, it is granted its own unique subheading. The extract is obtained by boiling the heartwood of the tree to extract the polyphenolic compounds. It is valued for its ability to produce firm, durable leather and is often sold in solid blocks or spray-dried powder forms. The classification remains 3201.10 regardless of whether the extract is in liquid, solid, or powder form, provided it has not been chemically modified into a synthetic tanning preparation.
- Covers
- Pure quebracho wood extract
- Solid quebracho extract blocks
- Powdered quebracho tanning agent
- Liquid quebracho extract concentrates
- Solubilized quebracho extracts (treated with bisulfites)
- Also under 3201.10
- Unitan Quebracho
- Silvateam Quebracho
- Indunor Quebracho
- Tanac Quebracho
- Mimosa Quebracho
Codes often confused with 3201.10
Common mistake. Quebracho extract is frequently misclassified under 3201.90, which is the \"Other\" category for vegetable tanning extracts. While 3201.90 covers many plant extracts, the specificity of 3201.10 for quebracho takes precedence under GRI 1. Another error is confusing it with wattle extract, which belongs under 3201.20. Furthermore, if the quebracho extract is blended with synthetic tanning substances or inorganic salts to create a specialized tanning preparation, it may move from 3201.10 to 3202.90. It is vital to ensure the product is a pure vegetable extract to maintain the 3201.10 classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320110 (the code used for tanning extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320110 (the code used for tanning extract) in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 320110, not only tanning extract.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Argentina $27M 65% of world exports
- 2 United States $6.9M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.8M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $41M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $17M 21% of world imports
- 2 China $14M 17% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $12M 15% of world imports
World total: $83M 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 tanning extract
Brazil classifies tanning extract under NCM 3201.10.00: HS 3201.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tanning extract
What is the HS code for Tanning extract?
The HS code for Tanning extract is 320110 (Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; quebracho extract).
How do I classify Tanning extract for customs?
Tanning extract is classified under HS code 320110 — Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; quebracho extract. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for quebracho tanning extract?
The specific HS code for quebracho extract of vegetable origin is 3201.10.
Can this code be used for wattle extract?
No, wattle (mimosa) extract has its own specific classification under HS code 3201.20 and should not be placed under the quebracho code.
Which countries are the top exporters of tanning extract (HS 320110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320110 (the code used for tanning extract) in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($27M, 65% of world exports), the United States ($6.9M) and Italy ($1.8M). World exports came to about $41M, 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 tanning extract (HS 320110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320110 (the code used for tanning extract) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($17M, 21% of world imports), China ($14M) and Mexico ($12M). World imports came to about $83M, 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 Tanning extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320110 for Tanning 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 tanning extract in Brazil?
In Brazil, tanning extract (HS 320110) is classified under NCM 3201.10.00.