Sulfite Turpentine
Sulfite turpentine is a crude terpenic oil byproduct from the sulfite pulping process of coniferous woods, containing alpha-pinene and other terpenes. This product falls under tariff item 3805.90.00 as 'Other' terpenic oils, as sulfite turpentine is not separately classified.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is gum, wood or sulphate turpentine
These turpentine types are classified separately from sulfite turpentine.
If the product is a chemical mixture not specifically described
Other chemical products and preparations may fall under heading 38.24.
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
• Confirm the product is sulfite turpentine and not gum or wood turpentine, which are classified under 3805.10.00
• Provide the CBSA with the pulping process and composition
• Check if the product requires any import permits under Canadian chemical regulations
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.