WW Grade Gum Rosin
WW (Water White) grade gum rosin is a high-clarity, pale yellow resin from distilled pine gum, used in premium adhesives and soap tackifiers. HTS 3806.10.0010 specifically covers this gum-sourced rosin with low color and high acid number.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | +37.5% | 42.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lower grades like K, M, N, WG from wood sources
Darker or wood-derived rosins go to the 'other' basket under 3806.10.0090.
If in salt form (e.g., sodium resinate)
Rosin salts for soaps and paper sizing are specifically under 3806.30.
If mixed with fatty acids as industrial preparations
Rosin-fatty acid blends for synthetic glues fall under 3823.70 as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require color grade certification (Gardner scale <4) and acid number test results to substantiate WW classification
• Ensure no blending with wood rosin; request chromatograph reports for authenticity
• Comply with TSCA import notifications if used in US chemical manufacturing
Related Products under HTS 3806.10.00.10
Colophony Gum Rosin
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.
Brazilian Pine Gum Rosin
Gum rosin sourced from Brazilian Pinus elliottii plantations via oleoresin tapping, featuring high abietic acid content for varnish production. Classified as gum rosin under 3806.10.0010 due to its direct tree exudate origin.
Portuguese Gum Rosin
High-quality gum rosin from maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) in Portugal, valued for its stability in musical instrument varnishes. HTS 3806.10.0010 applies to this unmodified rosin and resin acids from gum sources.
American Gum Rosin from Slash Pine
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.