Product classification
HS code for Vegetable tanning extract: 3201.90
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, (excluding quebracho or wattle extract).
Classification of vegetable tanning extract under HS 3201.90
Vegetable tanning extracts are classified under HS code 3201.90. This classification falls under Chapter 32, which covers tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, and pigments. Heading 3201 specifically addresses tanning extracts of vegetable origin and tannins and their salts, ethers, esters, and other derivatives. While specific subheadings exist for quebracho extract (3201.10) and wattle extract (3201.20), the subheading 3201.90 acts as the residual category for all other vegetable-based tanning substances. These extracts are obtained by the aqueous extraction of various plant parts, such as bark, wood, leaves, or fruits, and are primarily used in the leather industry to convert raw hides into durable leather. The classification is based on the chemical nature of the product as a natural polyphenolic compound. To be classified here, the extract must be of vegetable origin and intended for tanning or as an intermediate in the production of tanning substances. The classification is guided by GIR 1 and 6, ensuring that the product does not contain synthetic tanning agents in proportions that would change its character.
- Covers
- Oak bark extract
- Chestnut wood extract
- Sumac leaf extract
- Myrobalan fruit extract
- Gambier extract
- Mangrove bark 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. Vegetable tanning extracts are often confused with synthetic tanning substances, which are classified under HS code 3202.10. If a product is a mixture of natural vegetable extracts and synthetic tanning agents (such as syntans), it may be classified under 3202.90 depending on the dominant component. Additionally, vegetable coloring matter, which may be derived from similar plant sources but used for dyeing rather than tanning, is classified under 3203.00. Specific extracts like quebracho (3201.10) and wattle (3201.20) must be excluded from 3201.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320190 (the code used for vegetable tanning extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320190 (the code used for vegetable tanning 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 vegetable tanning 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 vegetable tanning 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 vegetable tanning extract
What is the HS code for Vegetable tanning extract?
The HS code for Vegetable tanning extract is 320190 (Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, (excluding quebracho or wattle extract)). The HS code for vegetable tanning extracts, other than quebracho or wattle, is 3201.90.
How do I classify Vegetable tanning extract for customs?
Vegetable tanning 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.
Can this code be used for tannins used in the wine industry?
Yes, tannins and their salts/derivatives of vegetable origin used in oenology are generally classified under heading 3201, often falling under 3201.90 if they are not from quebracho or wattle.
Which countries are the top exporters of vegetable tanning extract (HS 320190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320190 (the code used for vegetable tanning 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 vegetable tanning extract (HS 320190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320190 (the code used for vegetable tanning 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 Vegetable tanning extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320190 for Vegetable 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 vegetable tanning extract in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320190 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for vegetable tanning 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).