HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3806.20 – Rosin and resin; salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts
HS code 3806.20 is the 6-digit subheading for rosin and resin, salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts. It is used for sodium resinate, potassium resinate, calcium resinate, zinc resinate and magnesium resinate.
What HS 3806.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Sodium resinate
- Potassium resinate
- Calcium resinate
- Zinc resinate
- Magnesium resinate
- Rosin soap
- Disproportionated rosin salts
- Examples
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Eastman Chemical
- Wuzhou Pine Chemicals
- Lawter
Codes often confused with 3806.20
Common mistake. 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).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380620 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 Netherlands $10M 23% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $9.1M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $6.3M 14% of world exports
World total: $44M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $5.0M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.7M 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $4.2M 11% of world imports
World total: $40M 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 code for 3806.20
Brazil does not split HS 3806.20: its NCM code is 3806.20.00.
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 3806.20
What is HS code 380620?
HS code 380620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380620 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($10M, 23% of world exports), Belgium ($9.1M) and Germany ($6.3M). World exports came to about $44M, 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 380620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380620 in UN Comtrade data were France ($5.0M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($4.7M) and Spain ($4.2M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380620?
In Brazil, HS code 380620 is NCM 3806.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.