HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3805.90 – Terpenic oils; produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, n.e.c. in heading no. 3805
HS code 3805.90 is the 6-digit subheading for terpenic oils, produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, n.e.c. in heading no. 3805. It is used for crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine, crude para-cymene, crude pine oil and crude terpene fractions.
What HS 3805.90 covers
This heading covers other terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, specifically crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine, and other crude para-cymene, not elsewhere specified in heading 3805. These are generally less refined or represent different fractions compared to the specific turpentine oils classified under 380510. In international trade, these crude terpenic oils are primarily traded as intermediate chemical feedstocks. They are used for further processing into more specialized chemicals, solvents, or fragrance components, often requiring additional purification or chemical modification. Importers are typically chemical manufacturers seeking cost-effective raw materials for their synthesis processes, while exporters are often countries with large pulp and paper industries or specialized pine chemical operations. The 'crude' nature implies they are not ready for direct end-use in many applications.
- Covers
- Crude dipentene
- Sulphite turpentine
- Crude para-cymene
- Crude pine oil
- Crude terpene fractions
- Crude cymene
- Crude alpha-pinene
- Examples
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Forchem
- Georgia-Pacific Chemicals
- Pine Chemical Group
Codes often confused with 3805.90
Common mistake. This code is for crude or less specific terpenic oils and should be distinguished from the more refined gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine oils classified under 380510.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380590 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 9.7% 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 India $21M 26% of world exports
- 2 United States $19M 23% of world exports
- 3 China $13M 16% of world exports
World total: $81M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Africa $7.0M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $5.0M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 India $4.9M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $72M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for 3805.90 2
Brazil splits HS 3805.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 3805.90
What is HS code 380590?
HS code 380590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Terpenic oils; produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, n.e.c. in heading no. 3805. This heading covers other terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, specifically crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine, and other crude para-cymene, not elsewhere specified in heading 3805. These are generally less refined or represent different fractions compared to the specific turpentine oils classified under 380510. In international trade, these crude terpenic oils are primarily traded as intermediate chemical feedstocks. They are used for further processing into more specialized chemicals, solvents, or fragrance components, often requiring additional purification or chemical modification. Importers are typically chemical manufacturers seeking cost-effective raw materials for their synthesis processes, while exporters are often countries with large pulp and paper industries or specialized pine chemical operations. The 'crude' nature implies they are not ready for direct end-use in many applications.
What products fall under HS code 380590?
Crude dipentene, Sulphite turpentine, Crude para-cymene, Crude pine oil, Crude terpene fractions, Crude cymene, Crude alpha-pinene
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380590?
This code is for crude or less specific terpenic oils and should be distinguished from the more refined gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine oils classified under 380510.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380590 in UN Comtrade data were India ($21M, 26% of world exports), the United States ($19M) and China ($13M). World exports came to about $81M, 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 380590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380590 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($7.0M, 9.7% of world imports), Indonesia ($5.0M) and India ($4.9M). World imports came to about $72M, 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 380590 structured?
HS code 380590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380590?
Brazil splits HS code 380590 into 2 NCM codes: 3805.90.10 (Pine oil), 3805.90.90 (Other terpenic oils, dipentene and para-cymene). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.