Wood Rosin
Extracted from pine stumps via solvent process, wood rosin serves in high-quality varnishes and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 3806.90.00.00 as other rosin from wood sources.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.2% | +35.0% | 39.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lower grade extraction residues
Wood rosin pitch or dark residues classify under 3803 as tall oil residues equivalent.
If crude wood extract before refining
Unrefined pine extracts remain as natural gums under Chapter 13.
If high wax content
Wood rosin with substantial vegetable waxes shifts to Chapter 15 classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document solvent extraction method to differentiate from gum rosin distillation
• Provide USP grade certificates for pharmaceutical applications requiring purity >95%
• Test for trace solvent residues to comply with VOC emission standards
Related Products under HTS 3806.90.00.00
Gum Rosin
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.
Tall Oil Rosin
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.
Rosin Oil
Rosin oil is obtained by distillation of rosin, used as a solvent in varnishes and paints. It qualifies under HTS 3806.90.00.00 as 'rosin oils' within the 'other' category of this heading.
Pentaerythritol Ester of Rosin
This ester is produced by reacting rosin acids with pentaerythritol, used in adhesives and coatings for improved stability. Classified under 3806.90.00.00 as a derivative of rosin and resin acids.
Disproportionated Rosin
Disproportionated rosin undergoes heat treatment to stabilize abietic acid, used in solder fluxes and inks. It remains under HTS 3806.90.00.00 as a processed derivative of rosin acids.
Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin
This resin combines rosin with phenolic compounds for tackifying adhesives and printing inks. Classified in 3806.90.00.00 when rosin remains principal component per Chapter 38 notes.