Product classification

HS code for Rosin oils: 3806.90

Rosin, spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806.

Classification of rosin oils under HS 3806.90

Rosin oils are classified under HS code 3806.90, which serves as the residual category for rosin and resin acids and their derivatives not elsewhere specified. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 3806 covers rosin, resin acids, and their derivatives. Rosin oil is produced through the destructive distillation of rosin, resulting in a heavy, viscous liquid. Because it is a direct derivative of rosin and does not meet the specific criteria for gum rosin (3806.10) or ester gums (3806.30), it is correctly placed in the 3806.90 subheading. This classification applies to both crude and refined rosin oils, provided they have not been further processed into specific prepared chemical products that would move them to other chapters.

Covers
  • Crude rosin oil
  • Refined rosin oil
  • Rosin spirit (distilled fraction)
  • Run rosin (rosin heated to become oil-soluble)
  • Salts of rosin acids other than those in 3806.20
Also under 3806.90
  • DRT (pine chemicals)
  • Kraton (pine chemicals)
  • Forchem
  • Wuzhou Pine Chemicals
  • Pine Chemical Group

Codes often confused with 3806.90

Common mistake. Rosin oils are frequently misclassified under HS code 2710, which covers petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals. However, rosin oils are of vegetable origin (derived from coniferous resins) and must remain in Chapter 38. Another common error is using HS code 3805, which covers gum, wood, or sulfate turpentine and other terpenic oils. While both are derived from pine resins, rosin oil is a product of destructive distillation, whereas turpentine is typically a product of steam distillation or chemical recovery in the pulp process. Distinguishing between these distillation methods is critical for correct code selection.

27.10Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils38.05Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine, other terpenic oils; crude dipentene; sulphite turpentine, other crude para-cymene; pine oil containing alpha-terpineol as the main constituent

Top exporters and importers of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin oils), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin oils) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 380690, not only rosin oils.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $131M
  2. 2 Portugal $51M
  3. 3 Brazil $39M

World total: $372M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $59M
  2. 2 United States $45M
  3. 3 Japan $29M

World total: $371M 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 codes for rosin oils

Brazil splits HS 3806.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 3806.90.11Oxidised, hydrogenated and similar modified rosins
  • 3806.90.12Methyl or benzyl abietates; methyl hydroabietate
  • 3806.90.19Other rosin or resin acid derivatives
  • 3806.90.90Rosin spirit and oils, run gums and other

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about rosin oils

What is the HS code for Rosin oils?

The HS code for Rosin oils is 380690 (Rosin; spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806). The HS code for Rosin oils is 3806.90, which covers rosin, resin acids, and their derivatives not specified in other subheadings.

How do I classify Rosin oils for customs?

Rosin oils is classified under HS code 380690 — Rosin; spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is rosin oil considered a hazardous chemical for shipping?

While HS classification is for tariff purposes, rosin oil is generally classified as a non-hazardous substance under many maritime codes, though users should always consult the specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for flashpoint and environmental impact data.

Which countries are the top exporters of rosin oils (HS 380690)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin oils) in UN Comtrade data were China ($131M, 35% of world exports), Portugal ($51M) and Brazil ($39M). World exports came to about $372M, 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 rosin oils (HS 380690)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin oils) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($59M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($45M) and Japan ($29M). World imports came to about $371M, 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 Rosin oils the same in all countries?

The base HS code 380690 for Rosin oils 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 rosin oils in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 380690 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for rosin oils depends on the product's details: 3806.90.11 (Oxidised, hydrogenated and similar modified rosins), 3806.90.12 (Methyl or benzyl abietates; methyl hydroabietate), 3806.90.19 (Other rosin or resin acid derivatives), 3806.90.90 (Rosin spirit and oils, run gums and other).