Industrial Grade Gum Spirits of Turpentine from Japan
Industrial grade gum spirits of turpentine are distilled from pine oleoresin, used in adhesives and coatings. HTS 3805.10.00.00 covers this as gum turpentine oil from coniferous woods distillation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify oleoresin source from living pines to qualify as 'gum' turpentine
• Monitor VOC content for EPA import regulations