Benzoin Gum-Resin
Benzoin is a fragrant natural gum-resin from Styrax trees, used in incense, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals. It is classified under HTS 1301.90.91.90 as other gum-resins, excluding forms put up as medicaments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorporated into food mixtures as odoriferous prep
Preparations for food/beverage flavoring from resins excluded to Chapter 33.
If chemically defined or mixed chemical products
Advanced chemical preparations of natural products fall under heading 3824.
If imported as crude plant extractives for pharmacy
Crude vegetable products for pharma use are under 1211, not refined 1301.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure no added sugars; over 10% sucrose shifts to heading 1704 licorice exclusion
• Document non-medicinal form; dosed preparations go to 3003/3004
• CITES compliance for certain Styrax species may require export permits
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Frankincense Gum-Resin
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is a natural gum-resin obtained from Boswellia trees, used in incense, perfumes, and traditional medicine. It falls under HTS 1301.90.91.90 as a gum-resin distinct from lac and not covered by exclusions like essential oils or medicaments.
Myrrh Gum-Resin
Myrrh is a natural gum-resin exuded from Commiphora trees, valued for its aromatic and healing properties in incense and ointments. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91.90 as other natural gum-resins, excluding those used as medicaments or tanning extracts.
Pine Rosin
Pine rosin is a natural resin derived from pine tree stumps through distillation of crude tall oil, used in adhesives, varnishes, and soldering fluxes. It qualifies under HTS 1301.90.91.90 as other natural resins not excluded as essential oils or tanning agents.
Damar Resin
Damar resin is a natural resin from Shorea trees, prized in artist paints, varnishes, and incense for its clarity and hardness. HTS 1301.90.91.90 covers it as other natural resins, provided not processed into oleoresins or odoriferous preparations.
Mastic Gum-Resin
Mastic is a natural resin from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, used in chewing gum base, varnishes, and traditional medicine. HTS 1301.90.91.90 applies to this other gum-resin not fitting specific exclusions.
Copal Resin
Copal is a fossilized natural resin from ancient trees, used in varnishes, lacquers, and incense. Classified in HTS 1301.90.91.90 as other natural resins excluding those for tanning or dyeing.