Product classification
HS code for Rosin spirits: 3806.90
Rosin, spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806.
Classification of rosin spirits under HS 3806.90
Rosin spirits and rosin oils are classified under HS code 3806.90. This is a residual or "other" category within heading 3806, which covers rosin, resin acids, and their derivatives. Rosin spirit is a volatile liquid obtained by the destructive distillation of rosin, while rosin oil is the heavier, less volatile fraction obtained during the same process. Because these products do not fit the definitions of pure rosin (3806.10), rosin salts (3806.20), or ester gums (3806.30), they are placed in the 3806.90 subheading. The classification is based on the fact that these are products derived from the processing of rosin but are distinct from the solid resin or its specific chemical salts and esters.
- Covers
- Rosin spirit (pinolin)
- Rosin oil
- Polymerized rosin
- Disproportionated rosin (if not in 3806.10)
- Rosin adducts and their salts
- Run gum
- 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 spirits are often confused with gum, wood, or sulfate turpentine, which are classified under HS code 3805.10. While both are liquids derived from pine resins, turpentine is obtained by the distillation of the oleoresin from living trees, whereas rosin spirit is obtained by the distillation of the solid rosin itself. Additionally, rosin oils might be misclassified under Chapter 27 (Mineral oils) or heading 3824 (Prepared binders), but since they are specifically derived from rosin, heading 3806 takes precedence according to the structure of the Harmonized System.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin spirits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin spirits) 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 spirits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $131M 35% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $51M 14% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $39M 11% of world exports
World total: $372M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $59M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $45M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $29M 7.7% of world imports
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 spirits
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 spirits
What is the HS code for Rosin spirits?
The HS code for Rosin spirits is 380690 (Rosin; spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806). Rosin spirits and rosin oils are classified under HS code 3806.90.
How do I classify Rosin spirits for customs?
Rosin spirits 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 used as a lubricant?
Yes, rosin oil is often used in lubricants and varnishes, but it remains classified under 3806.90 regardless of its end use, provided it is not mixed with other materials to form a prepared lubricant of heading 2710 or 3403.
Which countries are the top exporters of rosin spirits (HS 380690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin spirits) 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 spirits (HS 380690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380690 (the code used for rosin spirits) 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 spirits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380690 for Rosin spirits 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 spirits in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380690 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for rosin spirits 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).