About HS Code 380620
This heading covers salts derived from rosin, resin acids, or their derivatives, specifically excluding salts of rosin adducts. These salts are produced by reacting rosin or resin acids with various bases, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, or zinc. This chemical modification significantly enhances the properties of the original rosin, leading to improved solubility, higher melting points, and better emulsifying capabilities. In international trade, these modified rosins are highly sought after for their versatility. They are extensively used in the manufacture of adhesives, printing inks, paper sizing agents, synthetic rubber, and as emulsifiers in polymerization processes. Exporters are typically chemical companies specializing in pine derivatives, while importers are manufacturers across diverse industrial sectors. The specific cation used in the salt formation dictates its particular application and performance characteristics.
Products Under This Code
Sodium resinate, Potassium resinate, Calcium resinate, Zinc resinate, Magnesium resinate, Rosin soap, Disproportionated rosin salts
Real World Examples
DRT (pine chemicals), Kraton (pine chemicals), Eastman Chemical, Wuzhou Pine Chemicals, Lawter
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for the salts of rosin and resin acids, and should not be confused with the raw rosin and resin acids themselves (380610) or ester gums (380630).
Products Classified Under 3806.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, the USA, and Brazil are significant producers and exporters, with Europe and other Asian countries being major importers for their adhesive and ink industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 380620?
HS code 380620 covers: Rosin and resin; salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts. This heading covers salts derived from rosin, resin acids, or their derivatives, specifically excluding salts of rosin adducts. These salts are produced by reacting rosin or resin acids with various bases, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, or zinc. This chemical modification significantly enhances the properties of the original rosin, leading to improved solubility, higher melting points, and better emulsifying capabilities. In international trade, these modified rosins are highly sought after for their versatility. They are extensively used in the manufacture of adhesives, printing inks, paper sizing agents, synthetic rubber, and as emulsifiers in polymerization processes. Exporters are typically chemical companies specializing in pine derivatives, while importers are manufacturers across diverse industrial sectors. The specific cation used in the salt formation dictates its particular application and performance characteristics.
What products fall under HS code 380620?
Sodium resinate, Potassium resinate, Calcium resinate, Zinc resinate, Magnesium resinate, Rosin soap, Disproportionated rosin salts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380620?
This code is specifically for the salts of rosin and resin acids, and should not be confused with the raw rosin and resin acids themselves (380610) or ester gums (380630).
How is HS code 380620 structured?
HS code 380620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.