Gurjun Balsam from Canada
Gurjun balsam, tapped from Dipterocarpus trees in Southeast Asia, serves as a varnish and adhesive base. It fits HTS 1301.90.91.05 as a balsam resin, not qualifying as a natural gum under 4001.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1350%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Industrial end-use declarations help avoid retail or pharma misclassification
• Viscosity specs in COA prevent confusion with liquid essential oils