Product classification
HS code for Wattle extract: 3201.20
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin, wattle extract.
Classification of wattle extract under HS 3201.20
Wattle extract is classified under HS code 3201.20. This product falls within Chapter 32, which covers tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, and pigments. Heading 3201 specifically addresses tanning extracts of vegetable origin. Wattle extract, also known as Mimosa extract, is derived from the bark of various Acacia species (predominantly Acacia mearnsii). It is a vital commodity in the leather industry, used for the vegetable tanning of hides. The classification is straightforward because 3201.20 is a specific subheading dedicated solely to wattle extract, reflecting its significant volume in global trade. The product usually enters commerce in either a solid (powder/block) or liquid form. To be classified here, the extract must be of vegetable origin and intended for tanning purposes. The chemical composition, specifically the presence of high concentrations of tannins, distinguishes it from other vegetable extracts used for medicinal or flavoring purposes, which would be classified in Chapter 13.
- Covers
- Mimosa (Wattle) bark extract powder
- Liquid wattle tanning extract
- Solid wattle extract blocks for leather tanning
- Spray-dried wattle tannin extract
- 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. Wattle extract is sometimes misclassified under 3201.10, which is specifically for Quebracho extract, another common vegetable tanning agent. It may also be confused with 3201.90, the "Other" category for vegetable tanning extracts like chestnut or oak. Furthermore, synthetic tanning substances (syntans) are excluded from heading 3201 and must be classified under heading 3202. If the wattle extract is mixed with synthetic tanning materials or other chemicals to create a finished tanning preparation, it should also be moved to heading 3202 rather than 3201.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320120 (the code used for wattle extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320120 (the code used for wattle 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 wattle 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 wattle extract
Brazil classifies wattle 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 wattle extract
What is the HS code for Wattle extract?
The HS code for Wattle extract is 320120 (Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; wattle extract). The specific HS code for wattle (mimosa) extract is 3201.20.
How do I classify Wattle extract for customs?
Wattle extract is classified under HS code 320120 — Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; wattle extract. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is wattle extract the same as mimosa extract in the HS system?
Yes, in the context of international trade and the Harmonized System, wattle extract and mimosa extract are considered synonymous and both fall under 3201.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of wattle extract (HS 320120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320120 (the code used for wattle 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 wattle extract (HS 320120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320120 (the code used for wattle 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 Wattle extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320120 for Wattle 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 wattle extract in Brazil?
In Brazil, wattle extract (HS 320120) is classified under NCM 3201.20.00.