Tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre- tanning
HS subheading 3202.90 identifies Tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre- tanning — a six-digit classification under Chapter 32 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $7.8M
- Share of Chapter 32
- 0.2%
- Rank in its heading
- #2 of 2
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 3202.90 covers Tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre- tanning. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is a significant exporter of synthetic dyes, pigments and dye intermediates to textile and coatings industries worldwide. India exported $7.8M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.2% of all Chapter 32 exports, ranking #2 of 2 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
3202.90 is the six-digit HS subheading for tanning substances. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many chemicals & allied industries lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 32 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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