Copal Resin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify fossil vs. recent origin; affects valuation and CITES
• Avoid dyeing extracts; those go to 3203
• Bulk packaging prevents retail set misclassification