Brazilian Pine Rosin from Germany
Brazilian pine rosin is extracted from Pinus elliottii trees, offering high purity resin acids for use in printing inks and adhesives. It qualifies for HTS 3806.10.0050 as 'other' rosin not meeting specific color or grade exclusions. Known for its tackifying properties in hot-melt formulations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide HPLC analysis showing >70% abietic-type acids to distinguish from wood rosin
• Ensure CITES compliance if from protected pine species; include harvest sustainability certification
• Avoid misclassification by specifying non-derivatized pure acids, not esters