Gum Turpentine Oil from Canada
Gum turpentine oil is a distilled essential oil obtained from the gum of pine trees, primarily composed of terpenes like alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. It falls under HTS 3805.10.00.00 as a gum turpentine oil produced by distillation of coniferous woods, used mainly as a solvent in paints, varnishes, and thinners.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and composition via GC-MS analysis to confirm it meets turpentine oil specifications and avoid reclassification
• Provide distillation certificates from coniferous woods source to comply with HTS criteria; include safety data sheets for hazmat shipping