About HS Code 380700
This comprehensive HS code covers a range of products derived from the destructive distillation of wood or from vegetable pitch, including wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, and various vegetable pitches, along with preparations based on rosin, resin acids, or vegetable pitch (such as brewers' pitch). These materials are traded for their diverse properties, including preservative, waterproofing, binding, and solvent characteristics. Wood tar and creosote are widely used as wood preservatives; wood naphtha serves as a solvent; and various pitches are employed in roofing, road construction, and as binders in industrial applications. Brewers' pitch, a specialized preparation, is used for lining beer barrels. Exporters are often countries with abundant forestry resources and established wood processing industries, while importers include construction, chemical, and food & beverage sectors globally. The varied chemical compositions within this heading allow for a broad spectrum of industrial applications.
Products Under This Code
Wood tar, Wood tar oil, Wood creosote, Wood naphtha, Vegetable pitch, Brewers' pitch, Pine tar, Rosin pitch, Stockholm tar
Real World Examples
Koppers (wood preservatives), DRT (pine chemicals), Kraton (pine chemicals), Arch Wood Protection, Lonza (wood preservatives)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from coal tar products (270600) and petroleum pitches (271320), as it specifically covers products derived from wood or other vegetable sources.
Products Classified Under 3807.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Sweden, Finland, and the USA are notable producers, with global demand coming from construction, chemical, and brewing industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 380700?
HS code 380700 covers: Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch. This comprehensive HS code covers a range of products derived from the destructive distillation of wood or from vegetable pitch, including wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, and various vegetable pitches, along with preparations based on rosin, resin acids, or vegetable pitch (such as brewers' pitch). These materials are traded for their diverse properties, including preservative, waterproofing, binding, and solvent characteristics. Wood tar and creosote are widely used as wood preservatives; wood naphtha serves as a solvent; and various pitches are employed in roofing, road construction, and as binders in industrial applications. Brewers' pitch, a specialized preparation, is used for lining beer barrels. Exporters are often countries with abundant forestry resources and established wood processing industries, while importers include construction, chemical, and food & beverage sectors globally. The varied chemical compositions within this heading allow for a broad spectrum of industrial applications.
What products fall under HS code 380700?
Wood tar, Wood tar oil, Wood creosote, Wood naphtha, Vegetable pitch, Brewers' pitch, Pine tar, Rosin pitch, Stockholm tar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380700?
This code is distinct from coal tar products (270600) and petroleum pitches (271320), as it specifically covers products derived from wood or other vegetable sources.
How is HS code 380700 structured?
HS code 380700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.