Industrial Grade Gum Spirits of Turpentine
Industrial grade gum spirits of turpentine are distilled from pine oleoresin and used in adhesives and coatings. They are classified under tariff item 3805.10.00 as gum turpentine oils from coniferous woods.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is denatured or mixed with other solvents
Denatured or blended turpentine may not qualify as pure gum turpentine oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a technical data sheet confirming the product is gum spirits, not wood or sulphate turpentine
• Ensure the product is not formulated for retail sale as a solvent, which might trigger other headings
• Confirm the country of origin for potential tariff preferences
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, rich in pinenes. They are classified under tariff item 3805.10.00 as wood turpentine oils derived from coniferous woods, used primarily in industrial solvents and cleaning agents.
Destructive Distilled Pine Oil
Destructive distilled pine oil is a crude terpenic fraction obtained from high-temperature pyrolysis of pine wood. It qualifies as wood turpentine oil under tariff item 3805.10.00, given its origin from coniferous wood treatment.
Gum Turpentine Oil
Gum turpentine oil is a distilled essential oil from pine tree gum, composed mainly of alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. It falls under tariff item 3805.10.00 as a gum turpentine oil produced by distillation of coniferous woods.
Kraft Process Sulfate Turpentine
Kraft process sulfate turpentine is recovered from black liquor during sulfate pulping of softwoods. It is included in tariff item 3805.10.00 as sulphate turpentine from coniferous woods.
Oleoresin-Derived Gum Turpentine
Oleoresin-derived gum turpentine from slash pine distillation is a standard paint thinner grade. It is classified under tariff item 3805.10.00 as gum turpentine oil.
Southern Yellow Pine Turpentine Oil
Southern yellow pine turpentine oil is obtained via gum collection and distillation from southern yellow pine. It fits tariff item 3805.10.00 as gum turpentine oil from coniferous woods.