HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3807.00 – 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
HS code 3807.00 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for wood tar, wood tar oil, wood creosote, wood naphtha and vegetable pitch.
What HS 3807.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Wood tar
- Wood tar oil
- Wood creosote
- Wood naphtha
- Vegetable pitch
- Brewers' pitch
- Pine tar
- Rosin pitch
- Stockholm tar
- Examples
- Koppers (wood preservatives)
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Arch Wood Protection
- Lonza (wood preservatives)
Codes often confused with 3807.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380700 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 35% 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 United States $32M 26% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $23M 19% of world exports
- 3 Finland $19M 15% of world exports
World total: $124M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $50M 35% of world imports
- 2 Finland $19M 13% of world imports
- 3 Norway $10M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $143M 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 3807.00
Brazil does not split HS 3807.00: its NCM code is 3807.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3807.00
What is HS code 380700?
HS code 380700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380700 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 26% of world exports), Sweden ($23M) and Finland ($19M). World exports came to about $124M, 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 380700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380700 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($50M, 35% of world imports), Finland ($19M) and Norway ($10M). World imports came to about $143M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380700?
In Brazil, HS code 380700 is NCM 3807.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.