Pine Rosin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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