HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3805.10 – Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils
HS code 3805.10 is the 6-digit subheading for terpenic oils, gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils. It is used for gum turpentine, wood turpentine, sulphate turpentine, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene.
What HS 3805.10 covers
This category encompasses various terpenic oils, specifically gum, wood, and sulphate turpentine oils, all derived from coniferous trees. These volatile, aromatic liquids are primarily composed of terpenes and are essential raw materials in numerous industries. In international trade, they serve as crucial starting materials for the fragrance and flavor industry, as effective solvents in paints, varnishes, and lacquers, and as intermediates for synthesizing other chemicals like camphor, pine oil derivatives, and insecticides. Countries with extensive pine forests and well-developed pulp and paper industries are major exporters, while chemical, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods manufacturers are key importers globally. The specific source (gum, wood, or sulphate) influences the chemical composition and thus the end-use applications and market value of the turpentine oil.
- Covers
- Gum turpentine
- Wood turpentine
- Sulphate turpentine
- Alpha-pinene
- Beta-pinene
- Camphene
- Limonene
- Pine oil (from turpentine)
- Examples
- Symrise (fragrance ingredients)
- IFF (fragrance ingredients)
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Firmenich (fragrance ingredients)
Codes often confused with 3805.10
Common mistake. This code is for refined or specific types of turpentine and should not be confused with crude dipentene or other crude para-cymene under 380590, which are less refined forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380510 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 64% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $62M 23% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $59M 22% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$33M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $273M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $176M 64% of world imports
- 2 France $26M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 China $22M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $275M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3805.10
Brazil does not split HS 3805.10: its NCM code is 3805.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3805.10
What is HS code 380510?
HS code 380510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils. This category encompasses various terpenic oils, specifically gum, wood, and sulphate turpentine oils, all derived from coniferous trees. These volatile, aromatic liquids are primarily composed of terpenes and are essential raw materials in numerous industries. In international trade, they serve as crucial starting materials for the fragrance and flavor industry, as effective solvents in paints, varnishes, and lacquers, and as intermediates for synthesizing other chemicals like camphor, pine oil derivatives, and insecticides. Countries with extensive pine forests and well-developed pulp and paper industries are major exporters, while chemical, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods manufacturers are key importers globally. The specific source (gum, wood, or sulphate) influences the chemical composition and thus the end-use applications and market value of the turpentine oil.
What products fall under HS code 380510?
Gum turpentine, Wood turpentine, Sulphate turpentine, Alpha-pinene, Beta-pinene, Camphene, Limonene, Pine oil (from turpentine)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380510?
This code is for refined or specific types of turpentine and should not be confused with crude dipentene or other crude para-cymene under 380590, which are less refined forms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380510 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($62M, 23% of world exports), Indonesia ($59M) and Vietnam (about $33M). World exports came to about $273M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 380510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380510 in UN Comtrade data were India ($176M, 64% of world imports), France ($26M) and China ($22M). World imports came to about $275M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 380510 structured?
HS code 380510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380510?
In Brazil, HS code 380510 is NCM 3805.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.