Pine Turpentine Gum from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification to confirm exudate from living trees, not distilled products
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates to avoid quarantine issues
• Test for purity to prevent misclassification as processed resin under 3806