HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3806.10 – Rosin and resin acids
HS code 3806.10 is the 6-digit subheading for rosin and resin acids. It is used for gum rosin, wood rosin, tall oil rosin, abietic acid and pimaric acid.
What HS 3806.10 covers
This HS code covers rosin, also known as colophony, and resin acids, which are natural organic compounds primarily obtained from pine trees and other conifers. Rosin is a solid form of resin, typically yellowish to black, and consists mainly of various resin acids like abietic acid. In international trade, these materials are highly valued for their tackifying, emulsifying, and film-forming properties, making them indispensable raw materials across numerous industries. They are essential in the production of adhesives (especially pressure-sensitive and hot-melt), printing inks, varnishes, paper sizing agents, soaps, and soldering fluxes. Major exporters are countries with significant pine forests and processing capabilities, while importers are diverse manufacturing industries globally. The quality, purity, and specific acid composition of rosin and resin acids are critical factors influencing their market price and suitability for various applications.
- Covers
- Gum rosin
- Wood rosin
- Tall oil rosin
- Abietic acid
- Pimaric acid
- Isopimaric acid
- Dehydroabietic acid
- Rosin acids
- Examples
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Forchem
- Georgia-Pacific Chemicals
- Wuzhou Pine Chemicals
Codes often confused with 3806.10
Common mistake. This code covers the raw rosin and resin acids themselves, distinct from their salts (380620) or ester gums (380630), which are derivatives with altered properties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380610 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% 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 Indonesia $111M 21% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $96M 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$62M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $530M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $117M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $69M 11% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $62M 10% of world imports
World total: $613M 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 3806.10
Brazil does not split HS 3806.10: its NCM code is 3806.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3806.10
What is HS code 380610?
HS code 380610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rosin and resin acids. This HS code covers rosin, also known as colophony, and resin acids, which are natural organic compounds primarily obtained from pine trees and other conifers. Rosin is a solid form of resin, typically yellowish to black, and consists mainly of various resin acids like abietic acid. In international trade, these materials are highly valued for their tackifying, emulsifying, and film-forming properties, making them indispensable raw materials across numerous industries. They are essential in the production of adhesives (especially pressure-sensitive and hot-melt), printing inks, varnishes, paper sizing agents, soaps, and soldering fluxes. Major exporters are countries with significant pine forests and processing capabilities, while importers are diverse manufacturing industries globally. The quality, purity, and specific acid composition of rosin and resin acids are critical factors influencing their market price and suitability for various applications.
What products fall under HS code 380610?
Gum rosin, Wood rosin, Tall oil rosin, Abietic acid, Pimaric acid, Isopimaric acid, Dehydroabietic acid, Rosin acids
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380610?
This code covers the raw rosin and resin acids themselves, distinct from their salts (380620) or ester gums (380630), which are derivatives with altered properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380610 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($111M, 21% of world exports), Brazil ($96M) and Vietnam (about $62M). World exports came to about $530M, 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 380610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($117M, 19% of world imports), India ($69M) and Portugal ($62M). World imports came to about $613M, 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 380610 structured?
HS code 380610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) 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 380610?
In Brazil, HS code 380610 is NCM 3806.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.