Gum Rosin from Japan
Gum rosin is a natural resin acid derived from the oleoresin of pine trees, primarily consisting of abietic acid and other resin acids. It is obtained by distillation of crude turpentine and processed into solid form. Classified under HTS 3806.10.00 as it directly falls within 'rosin and resin acids' from natural pine sources.
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 origin certification as gum rosin must derive from pine oleoresin to qualify under 3806.10.00; synthetic alternatives go to 3806.90
• Ensure proper documentation of purity levels (>70% resin acids) to avoid reclassification as rosin derivatives