Benzoin Gum-Resin
Benzoin is a balsamic resin from Styrax trees, used in incense, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals as a fixative. HTS 1301.90.91 covers it as a gum-resin (balsam) other than lac, provided not made into medicaments. Siam and Sumatra varieties differ slightly in vanillin content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into odoriferous mixtures for perfumery
Mixtures containing odoriferous substances for perfumery use fall under Chapter 33.
If chemically prepared as a pharmaceutical intermediate
Prepared binders or chemical preparations for pharma go to heading 3824.
If of the nature of balata, gutta-percha, or guayule
Specific natural gums with rubber-like properties classify under 4001.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify variety (Sumatra/Siam) and test for congealed sap form
• Avoid therapeutic claims in labeling to stay out of medicaments
• Document as perfumery raw material, not alcoholic extract (Chapter 22)
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91
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 as a gum-resin other than lac, distinct from essential oils or medicaments. The aromatic resin is harvested by tapping the tree bark and allowed to harden.
Myrrh Gum-Resin
Myrrh is a natural gum-resin exuded from Commiphora trees, valued for its antiseptic properties in incense, perfumes, and traditional remedies. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91 as other gum-resins, excluding those used as tanning extracts or essential oils. It is collected as hardened tears from tree incisions.
Pine Rosin
Pine rosin is a solid resin derived from pine tree stumps or tall oil, used in adhesives, varnishes, and soldering fluxes. It qualifies for HTS 1301.90.91 as a natural resin other than lac, not processed into essential oils. The amber-colored solid is obtained by distillation of pine gum.
Damar Resin
Damar resin is a natural tree resin from Dipterocarpaceae species, prized for oil painting mediums and varnishes due to its clarity. Under HTS 1301.90.91 as other natural resins, excluding oleoresins processed for perfumery. It appears as translucent tears or lumps.
Copaiba Balsam
Copaiba balsam is an oleoresin tapped from Copaifera trees, used in cosmetics and natural medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. It fits HTS 1301.90.91 as other oleoresins, excluding essential oil distillates or alcoholic beverages. The viscous liquid hardens upon exposure.
Gamboge Resin
Gamboge is a natural gum-resin from Garcinia trees, historically used as a yellow pigment in art and traditional medicine as a purgative. Under HTS 1301.90.91 as other natural resins, not tanning extracts or dyes. It forms bright yellow latex that solidifies into chunks.