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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of rosin, rosin acids & derivatives; rosin spirit and rosin oils (SITC 59814) totaled $9.8M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Rosin, Rosin Acids & Derivatives; Rosin Spirit and Rosin Oils paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $7.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rosin, Rosin Acids & Derivatives; Rosin Spirit and Rosin Oils imports of $9.8M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRosin — also traded as colophony — and its chemically modified derivatives are essential tackifiers in adhesives, inks, rubber compounding, and paper sizing. The heading encompasses gum rosin (from living pine trees), wood rosin (from stumps), and tall oil rosin (a kraft pulp byproduct), along with their acids, esters, and hydrogenated or disproportionated derivatives. Derivative chemistry significantly affects melting point, color grade, and acid value, all of which are specification parameters that buyers and sellers negotiate in contracts. Rosin spirit and rosin oils, the distillation fractions, are also captured here and find use as solvents and varnish components.
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Color grade (using the WW-to-D scale), acid value, softening point, and ash content are the primary quality benchmarks. Hydrogenated and disproportionated rosins command premiums for improved oxidation stability and lighter color, which are critical for food-contact adhesive and ink applications.
Derivatives — such as rosin esters, hydrogenated rosin, and metal resinates — have undergone chemical modification beyond simple distillation. Customs authorities look at whether the acid structure has been altered; if so, the material may fall under a derivative subheading rather than the basic rosin provision, so laboratory analysis certificates are advisable for modified grades.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $301K | $4.7M | +$4.4M |
| MEXICO | $2.3M | $1.2M | -$1.2M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.4M | $41K | -$1.3M |
| SWEDEN | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CHINA | $748K | $377K | -$371K |
Monthly import values over time