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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of natural gums, resins, gum resins & balsams (nes) (SITC 29229) totaled $4.2M in July 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Natural Gums, Resins, Gum Resins & Balsams (NES) paid $444K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $3.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataExudates such as shellac, copal, dammar, and mastic fall into this residual category when not classified under more specific headings — making precise botanical identification critical at entry. These materials serve as raw inputs for varnishes, adhesives, incense, and pharmaceutical excipients, so end-use documentation often accompanies customs declarations. Because many specimens are harvested from tropical forests, CITES permit requirements may apply to certain protected species, and importers should verify admissibility before shipment. Classification disputes frequently arise over whether a material qualifies as a gum, resin, or processed derivative, making consultation with a licensed customs broker advisable.
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92 shipments/mo
Basic heading 96 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 29229 · $4.2M of $3.8B
Natural resins are generally plant exudates in their crude or minimally processed form, while chemically modified or synthesized derivatives fall under separate chemical headings. Importers should provide botanical origin documentation, processing records, and technical data sheets to support classification under this residual heading rather than a more specific chemical category.
Yes. Certain tree species that produce commercially traded resins — such as some Boswellia (frankincense) or Aquilaria (agarwood) species — are listed under CITES appendices. Shipments derived from listed species require valid CITES export permits from the country of origin and corresponding import documentation for US entry.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
India and China together supply 62% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$441KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.