Vegetable Pitch Adhesive Base from Japan
Vegetable pitch serves as a tacky base for natural adhesives in bookbinding and paper products. Under HTS 3807.00.00.00 as derived from plant resins excluding petroleum. Provides flexibility without synthetic additives.
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
• Tack test specifications; avoid overheating during import; botanical source declaration