Abietic Acid Powder from Germany
Abietic acid powder is the primary resin acid component of rosin, isolated and purified for use in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It constitutes 30-50% of natural rosin. Falls under HTS 3806.10.00 as a specific 'resin acid' from rosin sources.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis certificate showing >90% abietic acid content for proper 3806.10 classification
• Label as 'rosin-derived' to prevent confusion with synthetic carboxylic acids in Chapter 29