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.

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.

3806.20.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 17.5%

If further processed into rosin oils or modified resins for industrial use

Rosin derivatives and oils are specifically classified under heading 3806.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If it's a specific named extract like licorice or hops

Heading 1302 covers enumerated vegetable saps/extracts not fitting general 1301.

1520.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If glycerol esterified with rosin acids

Rosin esters are classified as glycerol esters under heading 1520.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit processing method details to distinguish from synthetic resins under Chapter 38

Avoid packaging suggesting retail confectionery to prevent 1704 misclassification

Test for essential oil content; high levels may exclude to Chapter 33

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