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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is disproportionated rosin (not the salt)
Disproportionated rosin itself is classified under 3806.10.00.
If the product is an ester of disproportionated rosin
Esters of rosin are classified under 3806.30.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Provide documentation to the CBSA showing the disproportionation process does not create adducts, to avoid misclassification
• If the zinc salt is used in food-contact inks, verify compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements
• Ensure the product's zinc content is declared for customs valuation
Related Products under Tariff item 3806.20.00
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.
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.
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.