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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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