Pine Rosin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify distillation method in documentation to distinguish from essential oils in Chapter 33
• Provide acid number and softening point tests for proper resin identification
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling tanning extracts under 3201