Slash Pine Oleoresin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain tree species documentation for slash pine verification
• Check for contamination with bark or insects requiring fumigation
• Label as 'crude exudate' to distinguish from steam-distilled turpentine