U.S. imports of Ester Gums (HS 380630) totaled $7.0M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Ester Gums paid $849K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ester Gums imports of $7.0M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEster gums — rosin esters produced by reacting rosin or resin acids with polyols such as glycerol or pentaerythritol — are widely used as tackifiers in pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot-melt formulations, and chewing gum base. Mexico is the leading US import source, followed by the Netherlands and Portugal, reflecting both proximity and established European specialty chemical production. The degree of esterification and the polyol used determine softening point and compatibility with specific polymer systems, so technical data sheets are essential for procurement decisions. All imports enter under the single tariff line 3806300000.
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Glycerol esters of rosin offer moderate softening points and are common in general-purpose adhesives and chewing gum base. Pentaerythritol esters provide higher softening points and better oxidative stability, making them preferred for hot-melt adhesives and demanding packaging applications. Importers should specify the polyol type and softening point range in purchase contracts to ensure the correct grade is supplied.
Yes. Ester gums used as food-contact substances or direct food additives — including chewing gum base — must comply with FDA regulations governing food additives. Importers should verify that the specific ester gum grade and its manufacturing process conform to applicable FDA food additive regulations before use in food applications.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.5M of Ester Gums and exported $20.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 3806
Subheading 380630 · $7.0M of $11.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3806300000 | Ester Gums | $7.0M | 12.15% | 67.05% | $849K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3806300000 | Ester Gums | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Sweden together supply 40% of it. China pays 44.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
33.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.15% of imports for consumption.