Copal Resin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Specify fossil vs. recent origin; affects valuation and CITES
• Avoid dyeing extracts; those go to 3203
• Bulk packaging prevents retail set misclassification