Product classification
HS code for Wood turpentine: 3805.10
Terpenic oils, gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils.
Classification of wood turpentine under HS 3805.10
Wood turpentine is classified under HS code 3805.10, which resides within Chapter 38 for miscellaneous chemical products. This heading specifically addresses terpenic oils produced by the distillation or other treatment of coniferous woods. Wood turpentine is obtained by the steam distillation of pine stumps or wood waste, resulting in a product rich in alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. It is distinct from gum turpentine, which is obtained from the distillation of oleoresin tapped from living trees, and sulphate turpentine, which is a byproduct of the kraft paper manufacturing process. All three of these primary turpentine types are grouped under 3805.10. The classification is based on the chemical composition and the extraction method from wood sources. This code is essential for distinguishing natural terpenic oils from synthetic solvents or petroleum-based alternatives. The product must be in its raw or refined state as a terpenic oil to qualify; if it is blended with other solvents to create a specific paint thinner, it may move to heading 3814.
- Covers
- Steam-distilled wood turpentine
- Sulphate turpentine oils
- Gum turpentine oils
- Refined wood turpentine for industrial use
- Crude wood turpentine extracts
- Also under 3805.10
- Symrise (fragrance ingredients)
- IFF (fragrance ingredients)
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Firmenich (fragrance ingredients)
Codes often confused with 3805.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for wood turpentine is HS code 2710.12, which covers light oils and preparations from petroleum, often referred to as \"mineral turpentine\" or white spirit. While they serve similar purposes as solvents, mineral turpentine is a petroleum distillate, whereas 3805.10 is a vegetable-based product. Another confusion arises with 3805.90, which covers \"other\" terpenic oils like pine oil or dipentene. If the product is specifically turpentine oil, 3805.10 is the mandatory classification. Misclassifying these can lead to significant issues with environmental regulations and duty rates.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380510 (the code used for wood turpentine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380510 (the code used for wood turpentine) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 64% 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 380510, not only wood turpentine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $62M 23% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $59M 22% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$33M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $273M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $176M 64% of world imports
- 2 France $26M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 China $22M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $275M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 wood turpentine
Brazil classifies wood turpentine under NCM 3805.10.00: HS 3805.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood turpentine
What is the HS code for Wood turpentine?
The HS code for Wood turpentine is 380510 (Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils). The HS code for wood turpentine, including gum and sulphate turpentine oils, is 3805.10.
How do I classify Wood turpentine for customs?
Wood turpentine is classified under HS code 380510 — Terpenic oils; gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is mineral turpentine classified under this code?
No, mineral turpentine is a petroleum product and is classified under heading 2710, not 3805.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood turpentine (HS 380510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380510 (the code used for wood turpentine) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($62M, 23% of world exports), Indonesia ($59M) and Vietnam (about $33M). World exports came to about $273M, 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 wood turpentine (HS 380510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380510 (the code used for wood turpentine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($176M, 64% of world imports), France ($26M) and China ($22M). World imports came to about $275M, 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 Wood turpentine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380510 for Wood turpentine 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 wood turpentine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood turpentine (HS 380510) is classified under NCM 3805.10.00.