Gum Turpentine Oil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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