Polyterpene Resin from Pinene from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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