Polyterpene Resin from Pinene from Japan
Beta-pinene polyterpene resin is polymerized from turpentine-derived monomers, serving as a tackifier in pressure-sensitive adhesives. Falls under 3911.90.91 as polyterpenes in primary forms (granules), explicitly named in chapter note 3 with >95% terpene monomer content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >95% pinene units to meet polymer prefix rule
• Natural origin docs (turpentine source) help differentiate from synthetic petroleum types