Colophony Gum Rosin from Japan

Colophony gum rosin is the natural resin obtained from tapping the oleoresin of pine trees, primarily Pinus palustris species. It is classified under HTS 3806.10.0010 as gum rosin, distinct from wood rosin derived from processed wood stumps.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify supplier certification that the rosin is from gum exudation (tree tapping), not wood extraction, to confirm HTS 3806.10.0010 classification

• Include chemical analysis or pine species origin documentation to distinguish from tall oil rosin

• Check for ISO 9001 certification on purity (levopimaric acid content) to avoid misclassification as lower-grade resins