Pine Wood Tar from China
Pine wood tar is a dark, viscous liquid obtained by the destructive distillation of pine wood, used primarily as a wood preservative and in traditional roofing applications. It falls under HTS 3807.00.00.00 as a classic example of wood tar derived directly from wood pyrolysis. This natural product contains phenolic compounds characteristic of wood tars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification to confirm wood-based production, as synthetic tars may classify elsewhere; ensure proper packaging to prevent leakage during shipping; check for hazardous material declarations due to flammability