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U.S. imports of rosin and resin acids (HS 380610) totaled $757K in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRosin and resin acids are pine-derived naval stores chemicals serving as key inputs for adhesives, paper sizing, inks, and rubber compounding. The US schedule distinguishes gum rosin (3806100010), tapped directly from living pine trees, from other rosins such as wood rosin and tall oil rosin (3806100050), which differ in color grade, acid value, and end-use suitability. Brazil is the dominant import source, with Argentina and Vietnam also supplying meaningful volumes. Grade specifications — particularly color grades ranging from X to WW — are the primary commercial differentiator and should be confirmed against buyer specifications before contracting.
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Gum rosin is obtained by tapping living pine trees and tends to have lighter color grades and lower impurity levels, making it preferred for food-contact adhesives and high-clarity applications. Wood rosin and tall oil rosin, classified under 3806100050, are by-products of wood processing or kraft pulping and may carry higher resin acid content or darker color grades, affecting their suitability for specific industrial uses.
Brazil has large planted pine forests (primarily Pinus elliottii and Pinus caribaea) managed specifically for gum tapping, giving it a cost and volume advantage. Heavy reliance on a single origin means that weather events, labor disruptions, or Brazilian export policy changes can tighten US supply quickly, so buyers often maintain safety stock or dual-source from Argentina or Vietnam to manage that risk.
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