Ammonium Rosinate Emulsifier
> Ammonium rosinate is the ammonium salt of rosin acids, typically derived from tall oil rosin. It is used as an emulsifier in paper coatings and other industrial applications. As a salt of rosin acids (not an adduct), it falls squarely under tariff item 3806.20.00.
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 product is unmodified rosin rather than a salt
Rosin and resin acids in their natural state are classified under 3806.10.00, not as salts.
If the product is an ester gum rather than a salt
Ester gums are esters of rosin, not salts, and are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the product is clearly labelled as ammonium rosinate and not a rosin adduct salt, as adducts fall under a different tariff item
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA if requested to confirm the rosin acid content
• Check whether the emulsifier is subject to any Canadian food-contact regulations if used in paper for food packaging
Related Products under Tariff item 3806.20.00
Calcium Rosinate Flakes
> Calcium rosinate flakes are the calcium salts of rosin acids, appearing as yellowish flakes. They function as driers in paints and varnishes. As a metal salt of rosin acids, this product is correctly classified under tariff item 3806.20.00, excluding adducts.
Disproportionated Rosin Zinc Salt
> Disproportionated rosin zinc salt is the zinc salt of disproportionated rosin acids, used as a tackifier in inks. Despite the disproportionation process, it remains a salt of rosin acids and is not an adduct. Therefore, it is classified under tariff item 3806.20.00.
Lead-Free Rosin Calcium Salt
> Lead-free calcium rosinate is an environmentally friendly version of calcium rosinate, used in eco-paints. It is a calcium salt of rosin acids, with no lead content. This product falls under tariff item 3806.20.00 as a standard rosin acid salt, not an adduct.
Magnesium Rosinate Paste
> Magnesium rosinate paste is the magnesium salt of rosin acids, supplied in paste form for rubber compounding. As a salt of rosin acids, it is classified under tariff item 3806.20.00, provided it is not a salt of a rosin adduct. The paste consistency does not affect its classification.
Potassium Rosinate Solution 50%
> Potassium rosinate solution is a 50% aqueous solution of the potassium salt of rosin acids, used as a colloid stabilizer in emulsions. The liquid form remains a salt of rosin acids and is not an adduct. Therefore, it is classified under tariff item 3806.20.00.
Rosin Acid Sodium Salt Technical Grade
> Technical grade sodium salt of resin acids is used in industrial soaps. It is a sodium salt of rosin acids, not an adduct. This product is correctly classified under tariff item 3806.20.00 as a salt of rosin or resin acids.