Sulfite Turpentine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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