Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner
Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner is a concentrated liquid household cleaner that contains pine oil, with alpha-terpineol as its main constituent, derived from the distillation of coniferous woods. It is used for disinfecting and cleaning hard surfaces such as floors and countertops. Because the pine oil is a terpenic oil produced by distillation of coniferous woods and not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3805.90.00.
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 |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 3805900000; Equal To 3805900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cleaner is presented as a disinfectant for retail sale
Disinfectants put up for retail sale are classified in heading 38.08, which takes precedence over other headings in Section VI.
If the product is a deodorant for rooms, put up for retail sale
Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms are classified in heading 33.07, which takes precedence over heading 38.27.
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's pine oil content has alpha-terpineol as the main constituent to qualify for this tariff item; otherwise, it may be classified elsewhere
• Verify that the cleaner is not put up as a medicament or disinfectant of heading 38.08, as that would change the classification
• Keep records of the product's composition and origin to support the tariff classification if requested by the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 3805.90.00
Alpha-Pinene Rich Crude Oil
Alpha-pinene rich crude oil from coniferous wood distillation, not refined to purity, containing 60-80% alpha-pinene with other terpenes. This product falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils, used for synthetic camphor production.
Alpha-Terpineol Pine Oil 85% Technical Grade
High-purity pine oil containing 85% alpha-terpineol as the main constituent, steam distilled from pine trees. This terpenic oil is used in industrial fragrance and solvent applications and falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils produced from coniferous woods.
Beta-Pinene Crude Fraction
Beta-pinene crude fraction separated from pine wood distillates via fractional distillation, still containing impurities. This product falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils, used in myrcene and flavor production.
Coniferous Wood Terpene Extract
Coniferous wood terpene extract obtained via steam distillation or solvent treatment of pine chips, yielding crude mixed terpenes. This product falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils from wood processing, used in adhesives.
Crude Dipentene Oil
Crude dipentene is a terpene hydrocarbon mixture obtained from the distillation of pine resin or coniferous woods, primarily containing dipentene (limonene) isomers. This product falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils, as crude dipentene is not separately classified.
Crude Para-Cymene Oil
Crude para-cymene is a terpenic oil derived from distillation or treatment of coniferous woods, primarily composed of p-cymene (para-cymene). This product falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils, as crude para-cymene is not separately classified.