HS Code for Turpentine oil
Turpentine oil is classified under HS code 3805.10. This code is situated in Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3805 is for gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine and other terpenic oils produced by the distillation or other treatment of coniferous woods; crude dipentene; sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene; pine oil containing alpha-terpineol as the main constituent. Subheading 3805.10 specifically covers gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine oils. These are volatile essential oils obtained from the distillation of resin (oleoresin) harvested from living trees, mainly pines (gum turpentine), or from the distillation of pine wood (wood turpentine), or as a byproduct of the kraft paper process (sulphate turpentine). The classification is based on the chemical nature of the product as a terpenic oil derived from coniferous sources. It is distinct from mineral-based solvents, as it is a vegetable-derived product used primarily as a solvent in paints and varnishes, as a cleaning agent, or as a chemical feedstock for the synthesis of fragrances and resins.
Products Included
- Gum spirits of turpentine
- Wood turpentine oil
- Sulphate turpentine (crude or refined)
- Rectified turpentine oil
- Pure balsam turpentine
Common Misclassification
Turpentine oil is frequently confused with "mineral turpentine" or white spirit, which is classified under HS code 2710.12. Mineral turpentine is a petroleum distillate and is chemically unrelated to true vegetable turpentine. Another common misclassification is HS code 3208, which covers paints and varnishes. While turpentine is a common thinner for these products, it is only classified in Chapter 32 if it has been mixed with pigments or resins to form a prepared coating. Pure or rectified turpentine remains in 3805.10. Additionally, pine oil is classified under 3805.90, not 3805.10, if it contains alpha-terpineol as the main constituent.
FAQ
What is the HS code for turpentine oil?
The HS code for gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine oil is 3805.10.
Is vegetable turpentine classified the same as mineral spirits?
No. Vegetable-based turpentine is 3805.10, while petroleum-based mineral spirits (white spirit) are classified under 2710.12.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Turpentine oil?
The HS code for Turpentine oil is 380510 (Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils).
How do I classify Turpentine oil for customs?
Turpentine oil is classified under HS code 380510 — Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Turpentine oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380510 for Turpentine oil is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.