Radiata Pine Oleoresin Gum from China
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.
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
• Secure CITES permits if from endangered pine regions
• Ensure no heat/chemical treatment occurred post-collection
• Validate through refractive index testing for purity