Wood Turpentine Oil from China
Wood turpentine oil is produced by steam distillation of wood from coniferous trees like pine, containing high levels of terpenes. It is classified in HTS 3805.10.00.00 as a wood turpentine oil from coniferous woods, commonly used in artist's solvents and varnishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit lab reports confirming terpene profile (e.g
• >80% pinene) to distinguish from refined essential oils
• Comply with TSCA import requirements; register if new chemical use in US
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'pine oil' if alpha-terpineol <50%, preventing duty disputes