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

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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