HS Code for Rosin

Rosin is classified under HS code 3806.10. This classification is part of Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3806 specifically covers rosin and resin acids, as well as their derivatives. Rosin is a solid form of resin obtained from pines and some other plants, produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid terpene components. Under the Harmonized System, 3806.10 is the primary subheading for the raw or slightly modified form of rosin. The classification depends on the chemical composition and the degree of processing; once the rosin is chemically altered into salts or esters, it moves to different subheadings within the same heading.

Products Included

• Gum rosin
• Wood rosin
• Tall oil rosin
• Hydrogenated rosin in its primary form
• Disproportionated rosin
• Hardened rosin

Common Misclassification

Rosin is often confused with natural resins classified under HS code 1301.90. Heading 1301 is intended for raw natural gums, resins, and gum-resins that have not been processed beyond simple cleaning or sorting. Rosin, having undergone a distillation process to remove terpenes, is considered a manufactured chemical product of Chapter 38. Another common error is using 3806.30, which is specifically for ester gums, or 3806.20 for rosin salts. If the product is pure rosin, 3806.10 is the only correct classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rosin?

The HS code for rosin and resin acids is 3806.10.

Is tall oil rosin classified differently?

No, tall oil rosin is classified under 3806.10, the same as gum or wood rosin, provided it has not been further chemically modified into a salt or ester.