U.S. exports of Rosin and Resin Acids (HS 380610) totaled $5.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Rosin and Resin Acids paid $154K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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$795KYoY · free account
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$5.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.8M of Rosin and Resin Acids and exported $61.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 3806
Subheading 380610 · $5.0M of $8.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3806100010 | Gum Rosin | $676K | 19.21% | 100.00% | $130K |
| 3806100050 | Rosin, Except Gum, NESOI | $119K | 20.03% | 100.00% | $24K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3806100050 | Rosin, Except Gum, NESOI | $4.8M |
| 3806100010 | Gum Rosin | $181K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 19.33% of imports for consumption.