Gum Rosin
Gum rosin is a natural resin acid derived from the oleoresin of pine trees, primarily consisting of abietic acid and other resin acids. It is obtained by distillation of crude turpentine and processed into solid form. This unmodified gum rosin falls directly under tariff item 3806.10.00.
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 |
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 gum rosin is in the form of ester gums.
Ester gums are rosin derivatives and are classified separately under heading 38.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify gum rosin under 3806.10.00 only if it is unmodified; any chemical treatment may shift classification
• Include the botanical source (e.g
• Pinus species) in documentation
• Check if the rosin meets any Canadian standards for adhesives or inks to expedite CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 3806.10.00
Abietic Acid Powder
Abietic acid powder is the primary resin acid component of rosin, isolated and purified for use in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It constitutes 30-50% of natural rosin and is a separate chemically defined compound. Under Chapter 38 Note 1(a), separate chemically defined elements or compounds are excluded from this chapter unless specifically listed; however, abietic acid is a resin acid and falls under heading 38.06 as a resin acid, which is not excluded by the note.
American Gum Rosin from Slash Pine
American gum rosin from slash pine is a premium gum rosin from US Southern slash pine (Pinus elliottii), distilled for optical-grade clarity in printing inks. It is a pure gum rosin acid from oleoresin. This unmodified rosin falls under tariff item 3806.10.00.
Brazilian Pine Gum Rosin
Brazilian pine gum rosin is sourced from Brazilian Pinus elliottii plantations via oleoresin tapping, featuring high abietic acid content for varnish production. It is a gum rosin from direct tree exudate. This unmodified rosin falls under tariff item 3806.10.00.
Brazilian Pine Rosin
Brazilian pine rosin is extracted from Pinus elliottii trees, offering high purity resin acids for use in printing inks and adhesives. It qualifies as rosin and resin acids under tariff item 3806.10.00, regardless of specific color or grade. This unmodified rosin falls under the item.
Chinese Pine Rosin N Grade
Chinese pine rosin N grade from Pinus massoniana provides balanced resin acids for soap and paper industries. It is a medium-color rosin suitable for cost-sensitive emulsifier production. This unmodified rosin falls under tariff item 3806.10.00.
Colophony Gum Rosin
Colophony gum rosin is the natural resin obtained from tapping the oleoresin of pine trees, primarily Pinus palustris species. It is a gum rosin, distinct from wood rosin derived from stumps. This unmodified rosin falls under tariff item 3806.10.00.