Product classification
HS code for Resin acids: 3806.10
Rosin and resin acids.
Classification of resin acids under HS 3806.10
Resin acids are classified under HS code 380610 because they are the primary organic constituents of rosin, which is obtained from the oleoresin of coniferous trees. The Harmonized System Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products, and heading 3806 specifically addresses rosin and resin acids, as well as their derivatives. Resin acids, such as abietic acid, are separated from the volatile terpenes in pine resin through distillation or extraction processes. This classification applies to these acids in their natural state or when they have been isolated but not chemically modified into esters or salts. The determination for 380610 is based on the chemical identity of the substance as a carboxylic acid derived from natural resins, which distinguishes it from synthetic chemical compounds or processed resin derivatives found in other subheadings of the same chapter.
- Covers
- Abietic acid
- Pimaric acid
- Isopimaric acid
- Tall oil resin acids (with low fatty acid content)
- Gum rosin acids
- Wood rosin acids
- 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. Resin acids are frequently confused with synthetic resins classified in Chapter 39 (3901 to 3914), which are polymers rather than natural carboxylic acids. Another common error is misclassifying them under 380630, which is reserved for ester gums (the product of reacting resin acids with alcohols). Additionally, if the resin acids are converted into metallic salts, they must be moved to 380620. Importers often mistake tall oil fatty acids (382313) for tall oil resin acids (380610); the distinction depends on the percentage of resin acids present in the mixture.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380610 (the code used for resin acids), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380610 (the code used for resin acids) 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 resin acids.
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 resin acids
Brazil classifies resin acids 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 resin acids
What is the HS code for Resin acids?
The HS code for Resin acids is 380610 (Rosin and resin acids). The HS code for resin acids is 380610, which specifically covers rosin and resin acids.
How do I classify Resin acids for customs?
Resin acids is classified under HS code 380610 — Rosin and resin acids. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are resin acids distinguished from rosin in the HS system?
While they share the same 6-digit code (380610), resin acids are the specific chemical components, whereas rosin is the solid form of the resin remaining after the distillation of turpentine from the oleoresin.
Which countries are the top exporters of resin acids (HS 380610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380610 (the code used for resin acids) 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 resin acids (HS 380610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380610 (the code used for resin acids) 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 Resin acids the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380610 for Resin acids 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 resin acids in Brazil?
In Brazil, resin acids (HS 380610) is classified under NCM 3806.10.00.