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HS code for synthetic organic tanning substances
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “synthetic organic tanning substances” points to heading 3202: synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 3202 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3202 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5.3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3202 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 5.3%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 5.3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 5.3% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 9% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 6.8% 
Argentina Free – 9% General (MFN) 15 tariff lines · average 7.8% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 3.9% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2% 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 7.5% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for synthetic organic tanning substances?
Synthetic organic tanning substances are classified under 3202 (Synthetic organic tanning substances) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.