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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into odoriferous resinoids for perfumery
Further processing into preparations for perfumes moves it from crude natural gum-resins to Chapter 33.
If sold as unprocessed plant material for medicinal use
Plants used in pharmacy in crude state fall under heading 1211, not extracted resins.
If put up in measured doses as a medicament
Medicinal preparations of natural products are excluded and classified under heading 3003.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and origin certification to avoid misclassification as an essential oil under Chapter 33
• Provide botanical identification documents, as gum-resins require proof they are not processed into oleoresins
• Check for adulterants; if containing sugars over specified limits, it may shift to heading 1704
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91.90
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.
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.
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.