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.

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.

3208.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 17.5%

If used as a lacquer or varnish base in paints

Paints and varnishes based on natural resins fall under Chapter 32.

3301.30.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If processed into resinoids for perfumery

Resinoids from natural resins for perfumes are excluded to Chapter 33.

1302.32.00Same rate: 17.5%

If it's a specific oleoresin like capsicum extract

Heading 1302 includes named oleoresins not under general 1301.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide supplier certificates confirming crude state, not refined into absolutes

Declare intended use; art supply vs. perfume affects potential Chapter 33 shift

Monitor moisture content to prevent mold issues during customs inspection

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