Gum Rosin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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