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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into rosin oils or modified resins for industrial use
Rosin derivatives and oils are specifically classified under heading 3806.
If it's a specific named extract like licorice or hops
Heading 1302 covers enumerated vegetable saps/extracts not fitting general 1301.
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
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91.90
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.
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.
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.