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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3201.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If quebracho extract or similar tanning type

Tanning extracts from resins excluded to heading 3201.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If it's a named vegetable extract like pyrethrum

Specific listed extracts in 1302 take precedence over general 1301.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify fossil vs. recent origin; affects valuation and CITES

Avoid dyeing extracts; those go to 3203

Bulk packaging prevents retail set misclassification

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