Pimaric Acid Crystals from Germany
Pimaric acid crystals are a levopimaric resin acid from pine rosin, used in specialty adhesives and as a chiral reagent. Isolated via crystallization. HTS 3806.10.00 includes specific resin acids like pimaric as part of rosin acids.
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
• Supply NMR or GC analysis confirming rosin origin and purity to avoid Chapter 29 reclassification
• For lab quantities, note research use exemption but still declare under 3806.10