Product classification
HS code for Gum turpentine: 3805.10
Terpenic oils, gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils.
Classification of gum turpentine under HS 3805.10
Gum turpentine is classified under HS code 3805.10 because it is a volatile terpenic oil obtained by the distillation of oleoresin (turpentine) collected from living pine trees. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, heading 3805 covers products obtained by the distillation or other treatment of coniferous woods. Gum turpentine is specifically the product of the first distillation of the resinous exudate. The classification is determined by its chemical nature as a mixture of cyclic terpene hydrocarbons, primarily alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. Because it is a chemical product derived from vegetable sources but not considered an essential oil of heading 33.01, it falls squarely into Chapter 38, which deals with miscellaneous chemical products. The 3805.10 subheading specifically groups these primary turpentine oils together based on their shared functional and chemical characteristics as industrial solvents and chemical precursors in the manufacture of resins, varnishes, and fragrances.
- Covers
- Pure gum turpentine
- Spirits of turpentine
- Oil of turpentine (gum-derived)
- Distilled pine oleoresin
- Terpenic oils from living pines
- Also under 3805.10
- Symrise (fragrance ingredients)
- IFF (fragrance ingredients)
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Firmenich (fragrance ingredients)
Codes often confused with 3805.10
Common mistake. Gum turpentine is frequently confused with mineral spirits or white spirits, which are classified under HS code 2710.12. While both are used as paint thinners, mineral spirits are petroleum-based distillates, whereas gum turpentine is a natural vegetable product. Another common error involves wood turpentine or sulfate turpentine (also under 3805.10), which are derived from pine stumps or the paper pulping process respectively. Furthermore, some importers mistakenly use 3301.29 for essential oils; however, turpentine is excluded from Chapter 33 because it is not primarily used for its odoriferous properties in perfumery or cosmetics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380510 (the code used for gum turpentine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380510 (the code used for gum turpentine) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 64% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 380510, not only gum turpentine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $62M 23% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $59M 22% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$33M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $273M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $176M 64% of world imports
- 2 France $26M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 China $22M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $275M 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 gum turpentine
Brazil classifies gum turpentine under NCM 3805.10.00: HS 3805.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gum turpentine
What is the HS code for Gum turpentine?
The HS code for Gum turpentine is 380510 (Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils). The HS code for gum turpentine is 3805.10. This code specifically covers the volatile oil obtained by the distillation of the oleoresin from living pine trees, distinguishing it from wood or sulfate turpentine.
How do I classify Gum turpentine for customs?
Gum turpentine is classified under HS code 380510 — Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does gum turpentine differ from mineral spirits?
Gum turpentine is a natural product derived from pine resin, whereas mineral spirits (classified under 2710.12) are petroleum-based distillates. Turpentine has different solvent properties, a characteristic resinous odor, and is generally more expensive than mineral-based alternatives.
Which countries are the top exporters of gum turpentine (HS 380510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380510 (the code used for gum turpentine) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($62M, 23% of world exports), Indonesia ($59M) and Vietnam (about $33M). World exports came to about $273M, 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 gum turpentine (HS 380510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380510 (the code used for gum turpentine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($176M, 64% of world imports), France ($26M) and China ($22M). World imports came to about $275M, 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.
Is the HS code for Gum turpentine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380510 for Gum turpentine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for gum turpentine in Brazil?
In Brazil, gum turpentine (HS 380510) is classified under NCM 3805.10.00.