U.S. imports of Inorganic Tanning Substances & Tanning Preparations, NES (HS 320290) totaled $504K in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Inorganic Tanning Substances & Tanning Preparations, NES paid $51K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChrome-based and other inorganic tanning agents, along with mixed tanning preparations not classified elsewhere, fall under heading 320290. The US schedule separates wholly inorganic tanning substances (3202901000) — predominantly chromium sulfate salts used in chrome tanning — from blended tanning preparations (3202905000) that may combine inorganic and organic components. France leads US imports, followed by Brazil and the Netherlands. Chrome tanning agents are subject to environmental and occupational health scrutiny in many jurisdictions, and importers should be prepared to provide safety data sheets and confirm compliance with any applicable EPA chemical import requirements.
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A product combining inorganic and organic tanning components is generally classified as a tanning preparation under 3202905000 rather than as a purely inorganic substance (3202901000) or a vegetable extract (heading 3201). The essential character of the blend and the relative proportions of each component are the key classification factors; a detailed formulation breakdown should accompany the entry.
Imports from China — while not among the top suppliers listed for this heading — could be subject to Section 301 tariffs if sourced from there. Imports from any country should be reviewed for current antidumping or countervailing duty orders on chromium-based chemicals. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the current trade-remedy landscape for the specific product and origin.
ImportsExports
Imports
$504KYoY · free account
Exports
$156KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.8M of Inorganic Tanning Substances & Tanning Preparations, NES and exported $5.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 3202
Subheading 320290 · $504K of $827K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3202905000 | Tanning Preparations NESOI | $426K | 9.60% | 94.47% | $41K |
| 3202901000 | Tanning Substances, Wholly of Inorganic Substances | $79K | 12.29% | 100.00% | $10K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3202900000 | Inorganic Tanning Substances & Tanning Prep, NESOI | $156K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Denmark and France together supply 49% of it.
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rate provision · imports
4.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.02% of imports for consumption.