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%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
• 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