HS Code for Pine rosin

Pine rosin is classified under HS code 3806.10, which covers rosin and resin acids. Rosin is a solid form of resin obtained from pines and some other plants, mostly conifers, produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid terpene components. The classification falls under Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3806 specifically includes rosin, resin acids, and their derivatives. Subheading 3806.10 is the primary code for the basic forms of rosin, including gum rosin, wood rosin, and tall oil rosin. The classification is determined by the chemical nature of the product as a complex mixture of mainly abietic-type acids. Even though rosin is a natural product, it is classified in Chapter 38 rather than Chapter 13 (which covers natural gums and resins) because it has undergone a distillation or refining process that changes its state from the raw oleoresin. This code is used by industries ranging from adhesives and ink manufacturing to musical instrument maintenance (bow rosin) and sports (grip enhancement).

Products Included

• Gum rosin derived from pine oleoresin
• Wood rosin extracted from pine stumps
• Tall oil rosin (a byproduct of the kraft paper process)
• Colophony (another name for pine rosin)
• Rosin in lumps, powder, or cakes

Common Misclassification

Pine rosin is sometimes misclassified under 1301.90, which covers natural resins in their raw, unprocessed state. However, once the resin has been processed into rosin, it must move to 3806.10. It is also occasionally confused with 3806.30, which is for ester gums, or 3805.10, which is for gum, wood, or sulfate turpentine.

FAQ

What is the HS code for pine rosin?

The HS code for pine rosin (also known as colophony) is 3806.10.

Is violin bow rosin classified under this same code?

Yes, even if packaged for musical use, the material remains pine rosin and is typically classified under 3806.10, though some jurisdictions may use 9209 for instrument accessories.