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U.S. imports of gum, wood, or sulfate turpentine oils (HS 380510) totaled $469K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTurpentine oils — whether gum turpentine (steam-distilled from pine resin), wood turpentine (destructively distilled from pine stumps), or sulfate turpentine (a kraft pulping byproduct) — are terpene-rich solvents and chemical intermediates used in fragrance, flavor, adhesive, and paint industries. Brazil leads US supply under this heading, driven by its large planted pine resin industry, with Canada and Mexico also among top sources. All three forms enter under a single 10-digit line (3805100000), but the production method affects both quality specifications and downstream chemical identity, as gum turpentine typically has a higher alpha-pinene content than sulfate turpentine. Importers sourcing from Canada or Mexico may be eligible for USMCA preferential treatment on qualifying originating goods.
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No — all three types are classified together under 3805100000 and face the same duty rate. However, the production method significantly affects commercial value and downstream suitability: gum turpentine commands a premium for fragrance and flavor applications due to its higher alpha-pinene purity, while sulfate turpentine is more variable in composition and typically used for industrial solvents or chemical synthesis. Buyers should specify the production type in purchase contracts even though it does not change the HTS line.
Turpentine oils under 3805.10 must be distinguished from isolated terpene hydrocarbons (heading 2902), terpene-based solvents that have been chemically modified (heading 3814), and essential oils of pine (heading 3301). If a product has been rectified or chemically processed beyond simple distillation, it may no longer qualify as turpentine under 3805.10. A detailed certificate of analysis and production process description are advisable to support classification at entry.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3805100000 | GUM, WOOD OR SULFATE TURPENTINE OILS | $469K | -- |
GUM, WOOD OR SULFATE TURPENTINE OILS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3805100000 | GUM, WOOD OR SULFATE TURPENTINE OILS | $107K |
GUM, WOOD OR SULFATE TURPENTINE OILS
72.6K l
PRODUCTS AND RESIDUALS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, NESOI
HS 382499
DIAGNOSTIC OR LABORATORY REAGENTS INCL KITS, NESOI
HS 382219
CHEM ELEM DOPED, USED IN ELECTRON, DISCS WAFERS ET
HS 381800
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS W PREC METAL/PREC MTL COMPND
HS 381512
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS, NESOI
HS 381519
ADDITIVE FOR LUB OIL CONT PETRO/BITUMINOUS MINOIL
HS 381121
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $200K | -- | -$200K |
| New Jersey | $80K | $99K | +$20K |
| Georgia | $152K | -- | -$152K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $200K | -- | -$200K |
| PEMBINA, ND | $152K | -- | -$152K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $91K | +$91K |