Tall Oil Rosin from Mexico
Tall oil rosin is produced from by-products of wood pulping, containing resin acids like pimaric and abietic acids. It is distilled for use in soaps and paper sizing. Classified in HTS 3806.10.00 as 'rosin and resin acids,' distinct from crude tall oil.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Distinguish from crude tall oil (3803) via distillation proof; must be >60% resin acids
• Document pulping process origin to comply with environmental import regulations