β-Pinene Polyterpene Resin
Polymerized from β-pinene extracted from turpentine, this pale resin in primary powder form is covered by HTS 3911.10.00.00 as polyterpenes. Excellent for overprint varnishes and paper adhesives due to high tack.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unpolymerized terpineol or pinene oils
Monomeric terpenes remain essential oils in Chapter 33.
If rosin-modified polyterpene hybrids
Rosin-colophony derivatives stay in 3806 even when polymerized.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify pinene isomer purity >95%; provide optical rotation data; pitfall classifying as essential oil derivative under 3301
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DCPD Petroleum Resin D-125
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