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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3301.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If rectified or deterpenated into essential oil form

Purified or modified essential oils classify separately in Chapter 33.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If measured and packaged as a finished herbal medicine

Retail-ready medicaments with measured doses go to heading 3004.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If qualifying as pyrethrum, hops, or similar named extract

Heading 1302 specifically lists certain vegetable extracts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide refractive index and specific gravity tests confirming oleoresin composition

β€’ Declare alcohol-free status to avoid Chapter 22 classification

β€’ Ensure not pre-mixed as cosmetic preparation under Chapter 33

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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.

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.

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.