Gum Rosin from Germany
Gum rosin is a natural resin obtained from the oleoresin of pine trees, primarily used in adhesives, printing inks, and soaps. It falls under HTS 3806.90.00.00 as a rosin and resin acid derived from tree exudates, classified as 'other' within this heading.
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
• Verify origin certification as natural gum rosin to avoid reclassification as synthetic resins under Chapter 39
• Provide acid number and softening point test reports for customs valuation and composition verification
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'gum rosin' to prevent misclassification as tall oil rosin