U.S. exports of Wood Tar, Vegetable Pitch & Similar Rosin-Based Preparations (HS 380700) totaled $1.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Wood Tar, Vegetable Pitch & Similar Rosin-Based Preparations paid $18K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wood Tar, Vegetable Pitch & Similar Rosin-Based Preparations imports of $133K in August 2026 ran 53% above the year-to-date monthly average of $87K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, vegetable pitch, brewers' pitch, and similar products based on rosin, resin acids, or vegetable pitch all enter under the single tariff line 3807000000. These materials serve as preservatives, binders, and sealants in applications ranging from timber treatment to brewing vessel maintenance. France and New Zealand are the leading US import sources, with Sweden and Canada also supplying. Wood creosote derived from beechwood is distinct from coal-tar creosote and carries different regulatory treatment under EPA pesticide registration rules when used as a wood preservative.
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Wood creosote used as a wood preservative is a registered pesticide under FIFRA and must comply with EPA registration and labeling requirements. Importers bringing in wood creosote for pesticidal use should confirm that the product is registered or that the import qualifies under an applicable exemption, and should be prepared for EPA review at entry.
Vegetable pitch is a general term for dark, viscous residues obtained from the distillation of plant-derived tars or resins. Brewers' pitch is a specific product historically used to line wooden brewing vessels, typically based on rosin or resin acids. Both fall within heading 380700, but buyers should confirm the product's composition and intended use to ensure the correct description appears on entry documents and to support any downstream regulatory compliance.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3807
Subheading 380700 · $1.1M of $1.1M
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Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and China together take 74% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.25% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$133KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0M of Wood Tar, Vegetable Pitch & Similar Rosin-Based Preparations and exported $34.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3807000000 | Wood Tar, Vegetable Pitch Etc, &similar Preparation | $133K | 13.25% | 100.00% | $18K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3807000000 | Wood Tar, Vegetable Pitch Etc, &similar Preparation | $1.1M |
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.