American Gum Rosin from Slash Pine from Japan
Premium gum rosin from US Southern slash pine (Pinus elliottii), distilled for optical-grade clarity in printing inks. Falls under HTS 3806.10.0010 as pure gum rosin acids from oleoresin.
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
• Include distillation process verification to prove gum vs. solvent-extracted wood rosin
• Label with softening point (75-82°C) and acid number (160-172) specs