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.
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 oil is chemically modified or contains additives.
Modified turpentine oils may be classified as other terpenic oils.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is derived from Pinus species native to the southern US to match the description
• Provide documentation of the gum collection method if requested by CBSA
• Verify that the product meets Canadian standards for paint thinners if intended for consumer use
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.
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.
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.