WW Grade Wood Rosin
WW grade wood rosin is extracted from pine stumps via solvent extraction, yielding high-purity resin acids standardized by color and acid number. It is widely used in printing inks and adhesives. This wood rosin falls under tariff item 3806.10.00 as rosin and resin acids.
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 wood rosin has been esterified or neutralized.
Rosin derivatives are classified under heading 38.06 as separate products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the color grade (WW) and acid number on the certificate of analysis
• Ensure the rosin is not modified; if it has been hydrogenated or otherwise treated, it may fall under a different heading
• Keep documentation of the extraction process for CBSA
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.