Pine Rosin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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