Tall Oil Rosin from Japan
Tall oil rosin is extracted from crude tall oil during wood pulping processes, used in paper sizing and adhesives. Although part of heading 3806, 'other' covers miscellaneous rosin types; note specific tall oil subheading exists but this captures variants.
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
• Submit processing origin documents proving extraction from tall oil to distinguish from gum rosin
• Include unsaponifiable matter analysis to confirm rosin acid content meets Chapter 38 specifications
• Avoid bulk shipments without stabilization agents to prevent oxidation during transit