Longleaf Pine Gum Resin
Turpentine gum resin tapped from living longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) trees in the southeastern US. Used traditionally for naval stores production including pitch and tar. HTS 1301.90.40.00 covers this specific oleoresinous exudate from living pines.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If agar-agar or other unspecified gum-resins
General gum-resins fall under .91 subheading, while turpentine gum has its specific .40 classification.
If chemically separated into vegetable oils/fats
Separation into fatty acids or oils moves it from Chapter 13 to Chapter 15 vegetable oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require affidavits confirming collection method from living trees only
• Monitor viscosity and color specs to ensure unprocessed status
• Comply with forest product sourcing regulations like Lacey Act
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.40.00
Pine Turpentine Gum
Pine turpentine gum is the oleoresinous exudate collected directly from incisions in living pine trees, primarily Pinus species. It serves as a natural source of turpentine oil and resin, used in varnishes and adhesives. Classified under HTS 1301.90.40.00 as it matches the definition of turpentine gum from living trees.
Slash Pine Oleoresin
Oleoresin exudate from living slash pine (Pinus elliottii) trees, tapped through bark wounding. This turpentine gum is rich in alpha- and beta-pinene, ideal for solvent and ink production. Fits HTS 1301.90.40.00 due to its direct collection as tree exudate.
Loblolly Pine Turpentine Exudate
Fresh oleoresin exudate from tapped living loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) trees, containing high turpentine content. Essential raw material for fragrance compounds and polymer modifiers. Precisely matches HTS 1301.90.40.00 as living tree turpentine gum.
Radiata Pine Oleoresin Gum
Turpentine gum collected from living Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) plantations, primarily in New Zealand and Chile. High yield exudate used in paper sizing and adhesives. Classified under HTS 1301.90.40.00 for its pine tree oleoresin nature.
Crude Pine Gum Rosin Exudate
Unprocessed oleoresinous exudate from various living pine species, containing both gum turpentine and rosin precursors. Collected via cup-and-gutter method from tree faces. HTS 1301.90.40.00 specifically denotes this raw turpentine gum form.