β-Pinene Polyterpene Resin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify pinene isomer purity >95%; provide optical rotation data; pitfall classifying as essential oil derivative under 3301