Product classification
HS code for Pine rosin: 3806.10
Rosin and resin acids.
Classification of pine rosin under HS 3806.10
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).
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3806.10
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Forchem
- Georgia-Pacific Chemicals
- Wuzhou Pine Chemicals
Codes often confused with 3806.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380610 (the code used for pine rosin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380610 (the code used for pine rosin) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% 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 380610, not only pine rosin.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $111M 21% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $96M 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$62M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $530M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $117M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $69M 11% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $62M 10% of world imports
World total: $613M 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 pine rosin
Brazil classifies pine rosin under NCM 3806.10.00: HS 3806.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pine rosin
What is the HS code for Pine rosin?
The HS code for Pine rosin is 380610 (Rosin and resin acids). The HS code for pine rosin (also known as colophony) is 3806.10.
How do I classify Pine rosin for customs?
Pine rosin is classified under HS code 380610 — Rosin and resin acids. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of pine rosin (HS 380610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380610 (the code used for pine rosin) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($111M, 21% of world exports), Brazil ($96M) and Vietnam (about $62M). World exports came to about $530M, 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 pine rosin (HS 380610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380610 (the code used for pine rosin) in UN Comtrade data were China ($117M, 19% of world imports), India ($69M) and Portugal ($62M). World imports came to about $613M, 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 Pine rosin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380610 for Pine rosin 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 pine rosin in Brazil?
In Brazil, pine rosin (HS 380610) is classified under NCM 3806.10.00.