Color Grade K Rosin from Japan
Color grade K rosin is dark-colored gum rosin with high resin acid content, used in tire tackifiers and low-end adhesives. Graded by Gardner scale. Under HTS 3806.10.00 as standard rosin acids.
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%
Import Tips
• Color grade certification essential; darker grades still qualify if >65% acids
• Test for oxidation stability to avoid derivative status