Wood Turpentine Oil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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