Sulfite Turpentine from China
Sulfite turpentine is a crude terpenic oil byproduct from the sulfite pulping process of coniferous woods, containing alpha-pinene and other terpenes. Classified under HTS 3805.90.5000 as 'other' terpenic oils from wood treatment. Commonly used in paint solvents and chemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates showing sulfite process origin to confirm classification under coniferous wood treatment
• Comply with TSCA import requirements for chemical substances with pre-manufacture notices if applicable