Product classification
HS code for Resin salts: 3806.20
Rosin and resin, salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts.
Classification of resin salts under HS 3806.20
Resin salts are classified under HS code 380620. This code is designated for salts of rosin, of resin acids, or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, excluding salts of rosin adducts. These products are chemically produced by the neutralization of resin acids with inorganic bases or metallic oxides, resulting in substances like sodium resinate or zinc resinate. The classification falls under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) because these are considered chemical derivatives of natural resins. The distinction for 380620 is based on the ionic bond formed between the resin acid and a metal or alkali, which changes the chemical properties of the base resin for industrial applications such as emulsification in synthetic rubber production or as driers in paints and varnishes.
- Covers
- Sodium resinate
- Potassium resinate
- Zinc resinate
- Calcium resinate (limed rosin)
- Magnesium resinate
- Salts of hydrogenated rosin
- Also under 3806.20
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Eastman Chemical
- Wuzhou Pine Chemicals
- Lawter
Codes often confused with 3806.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 380610, which is for the base resin acids or rosin before they have been converted into salts. Another common error involves 380630 (ester gums), which are covalent esters rather than ionic salts. Furthermore, if the salts are prepared as finished "driers" for paints, they might be incorrectly placed in 321100; however, pure resin salts remain in 380620. Salts of rosin adducts are specifically excluded from this code and are typically classified under 380690.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380620 (the code used for resin salts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380620 (the code used for resin salts) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 380620, not only resin salts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $10M 23% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $9.1M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $6.3M 14% of world exports
World total: $44M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $5.0M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.7M 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $4.2M 11% of world imports
World total: $40M 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 resin salts
Brazil classifies resin salts under NCM 3806.20.00: HS 3806.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about resin salts
What is the HS code for Resin salts?
The HS code for Resin salts is 380620 (Rosin and resin; salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts). The HS code for resin salts is 380620, covering salts of rosin, resin acids, or their derivatives.
How do I classify Resin salts for customs?
Resin salts is classified under HS code 380620 — Rosin and resin; salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the main industrial use for products in HS 380620?
They are primarily used as emulsifiers in the manufacture of SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) and as sizing agents in the paper industry.
Which countries are the top exporters of resin salts (HS 380620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380620 (the code used for resin salts) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($10M, 23% of world exports), Belgium ($9.1M) and Germany ($6.3M). World exports came to about $44M, 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 salts (HS 380620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380620 (the code used for resin salts) in UN Comtrade data were France ($5.0M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($4.7M) and Spain ($4.2M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 salts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380620 for Resin salts 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 salts in Brazil?
In Brazil, resin salts (HS 380620) is classified under NCM 3806.20.00.