Pine Wood Tar from Germany
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 — 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 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