Product classification
HS code for Rosin 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 rosin salts under HS 3806.20
Rosin salts are classified under HS code 3806.20. These substances are derivatives of rosin or resin acids where the acidic component has been neutralized by a base, typically a metal oxide or hydroxide. This classification falls under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) and heading 3806 (Rosin and resin acids; derivatives thereof). The specific subheading 3806.20 covers salts of rosin, salts of resin acids, or salts of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, excluding salts of rosin adducts. These salts are widely used in the manufacture of soaps, paper sizing, and various industrial coatings. The classification is driven by the chemical transformation of the rosin acid into a salt form.
- Covers
- Sodium resinate (rosin soap)
- Potassium resinate
- Calcium resinate
- Zinc resinate
- 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. Rosin salts are frequently misclassified under 3806.10, which is reserved for unmodified rosin and resin acids. While they share the same origin, the chemical change to a salt necessitates the move to 3806.20. They may also be confused with ester gums under 3806.30. Ester gums are produced by the esterification of rosin with alcohols (like glycerol), whereas salts are produced by neutralization with bases. Furthermore, if the salt is specifically a salt of a rosin adduct (such as a maleic modified rosin salt), it may fall under 3806.90 rather than 3806.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380620 (the code used for rosin salts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380620 (the code used for rosin 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 rosin 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 rosin salts
Brazil classifies rosin 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 rosin salts
What is the HS code for Rosin salts?
The HS code for Rosin 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 salts of rosin, resin acids, or their derivatives is 3806.20.
How do I classify Rosin salts for customs?
Rosin 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.
Are these the same as rosin esters?
No, rosin esters (ester gums) are classified under HS code 3806.30, as they involve a different chemical reaction (esterification) compared to salts (neutralization).
Which countries are the top exporters of rosin salts (HS 380620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380620 (the code used for rosin 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 rosin salts (HS 380620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380620 (the code used for rosin 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 Rosin salts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380620 for Rosin 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 rosin salts in Brazil?
In Brazil, rosin salts (HS 380620) is classified under NCM 3806.20.00.