What is the HS code for vegetable tanning extracts?
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HS-2 · Chapter 32
HS chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries
Goods classified under HS-32 include tanning extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, and inks. For example, if you are importing vegetable tanning extracts used in leather production, this chapter will guide you on the appropriate classification.
To determine the correct HS-4 code, start by identifying the product's primary function and origin. For instance, if your product is a synthetic dye, you would look into HS-3204. Pay attention to the specific wording in the headings, as slight differences can lead to different classifications.
Once you narrow down to an HS-4 code, you can drill down to HS-6 by checking the detailed notes and product forms. For example, if you are dealing with a synthetic pigment in liquid form, you would refer to HS-3207 for pigments prepared for specific industries, ensuring you capture the right nuances.
Terms & reference phrasing
These are common trade terms used for this chapter. Use them as context, not as a substitute for legal wording.
tanning extracts · dyes and pigments · paints and varnishes · synthetic coloring matter · tannins and their derivatives · inks and printing materials · colour lakes · prepared pigments · glaziers' putty · artists' colors · water-based paints · synthetic polymers · colouring preparations · enamels and lacquers · non-aqueous media · liquid lustres · caulking compounds
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Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Vegetable tanning extracts for leather production
- Synthetic dyes used in textiles
- Water-based paints for interior walls
- Inks for printing and drawing applications
- Varnishes for wood finishes
- Pigments for ceramic glazing
- Artists' colors in tubes or jars
- Glaziers' putty for window installations
Common classification questions
How do I classify synthetic dyes for import?
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Are there specific notes for paints and varnishes?
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What HS-4 code applies to artist's colors?
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How do I determine the right classification for inks?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
What are the differences between HS-3208 and HS-3209?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are covered under HS-32?
- HS-32 covers tanning extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, inks, and their derivatives, used in various industries.
- How do I find the correct HS-4 code for my product?
- Identify the product's primary function and origin, then refer to the specific headings in HS-32 to find the appropriate HS-4 code.
- Are there special notes I should consider for paints?
- Yes, check the chapter notes for specific formulations and classifications, especially when dealing with water-based vs. non-aqueous paints.
- What if my product doesn't fit neatly into one heading?
- If your product has characteristics of multiple headings, review the detailed descriptions and notes to determine the best fit.
- Can I classify all synthetic dyes under HS-3204?
- Not all synthetic dyes fall under HS-3204; ensure you check the specific descriptions to find the right classification.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 32 (15)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
3201
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
3202
Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning
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
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
3205
Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to this chapter
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
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
3208
Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
3209
Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
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
3211
Driers; prepared
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
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
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
3215
Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid
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