Gum Turpentine Oil
Gum turpentine oil is a distilled essential oil obtained from the gum (oleoresin) of pine trees, primarily composed of terpenes such as alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. It is classified under this tariff item as a gum turpentine oil, widely used in paints, varnishes, and as a solvent.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is mixed with other essential oils or synthetic terpenes.
Blends not consisting solely of natural gum turpentine may fall under other terpenic oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gum turpentine is derived from Pinus species and not from other resinous plants, as this could change classification
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) in accordance with Canadian regulations
• Verify if the product qualifies for duty-free entry under the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff rate
Related Products under Tariff item 3805.10.00
Crude Pine Turpentine Spirits
Crude pine turpentine spirits are unrefined oils obtained from the destructive distillation of pine wood, characterized by a high content of pinenes. These oils are classified as wood turpentine oils under this tariff item, as they are derived from coniferous sources and used primarily in industrial solvents and as chemical intermediates.
Destructive Distilled Pine Oil
Destructive distilled pine oil is a crude terpenic fraction obtained from high-temperature pyrolysis of pine wood. As a product of wood distillation, it qualifies as wood turpentine oil under this tariff item, used in industrial applications such as flotation agents and solvent formulations.
Industrial Grade Gum Spirits of Turpentine
Industrial grade gum spirits of turpentine are distilled from pine oleoresin and are used in adhesives, coatings, and as solvents. This product falls under this tariff item as gum turpentine oil, meeting the definition of oils obtained from coniferous woods by distillation.
Kraft Process Sulfate Turpentine
Kraft process sulfate turpentine is recovered from black liquor during the sulfate pulping of softwoods, primarily containing alpha-pinene and other terpenes. It is classified under this tariff item as sulfate turpentine oil, a by-product of the kraft pulping process from coniferous woods.
Oleoresin-Derived Gum Turpentine
Oleoresin-derived gum turpentine is produced by distillation of slash pine oleoresin and is a standard paint thinner grade. It falls under this tariff item as gum turpentine oil, obtained from the gum of coniferous trees and used in various solvent applications.
Southern Yellow Pine Turpentine Oil
Southern yellow pine turpentine oil is obtained via gum collection and distillation from southern yellow pine trees. This product fits under this tariff item as gum turpentine, a natural terpenic oil used in paints, polishes, and as a chemical feedstock.