Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

HS v2022 Code: 3201

About tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

HS code 3201 covers a diverse range of tanning extracts, tannins, and their derivatives. These products play a crucial role in the leather industry, providing essential materials for the tanning and finishing of hides and skins. The global tanning extracts market is a significant contributor to the broader chemical industry, with applications spanning various sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.

Production process

The production of tanning extracts and tannins typically involves the extraction and purification of natural compounds from various plant sources, such as tree bark, leaves, and fruits. This process often includes steps like milling, leaching, filtration, and concentration to obtain the desired tanning agents. Manufacturers may also employ chemical modifications, such as hydrolysis or oxidation, to produce specific tannin derivatives with tailored properties.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 3201 products include a diverse range of plant-based raw materials, such as 1404 Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included, 1401 Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included, and 1302 Vegetable saps and extracts. Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized equipment for extraction, purification, and chemical processing, as well as various reagents and solvents to facilitate the production process.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 3201 include a wide array of tanning extracts, tannins, and their derivatives, which find applications in various industries. These products are often used in the 4101 (Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split) and 4102 (Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split) industries for tanning and finishing leather. Additionally, these materials may be utilized in the production of 3202 Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning and 3203 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter), among other related products.

Family tree for tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/32'>32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3201'>3201: Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3202'>3202: Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3203'>3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3204'>3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3205'>3205: Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to this chapter</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3206'>3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3207'>3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3208'>3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3209'>3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3210'>3210: Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding those of heading no. 3209, prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3211'>3211: Driers; prepared</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3212'>3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3213'>3213: Colours; artists, students, or signboard painters, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like; in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pan or in similar forms or packings</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3214'>3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3215'>3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320110'>320110: Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; quebracho extract</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320120'>320120: Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; wattle extract</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320190'>320190: Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, (excluding quebracho or wattle extract)</a>"]


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