Heading · Chapter 38
3806: Rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums
4 subheadings make up heading 3806 in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
EU 4.2% – 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 5% 
Türkiye 4.2% – 6.5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 5% 
USA 3.7% – 6.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 10% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 5.7% 
Brazil 10.8% – 12.6% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 12.3% 
Argentina 10.8% – 12.6% General (MFN) 17 tariff lines · average 12.4% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 2% 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 1.2% 
Japan Free – 3.3% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 0.8% 
Taiwan 1.2% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Subheadings 4
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$915kUS$915k+US$10m+US$74m+> US$154m
Exports: 90
- China: US$188m
- Portugal: US$160m
- Brazil: US$154m
- Indonesia: US$124m
- United States: US$108m
- Netherlands: US$105m
- Vietnam: US$84m
- Sweden: US$81m
- France: US$74m
- Finland: US$71m
- Belgium: US$53m
- Mexico: US$45m
- Spain: US$34m
- Argentina: US$34m
- Germany: US$28m
- Japan: US$17m
- Greece: US$17m
- Honduras: US$15m
- Italy: US$14m
- South Korea: US$13m
- India: US$10m
- Nepal: US$10m
- Uganda: US$10m
- New Zealand: US$9m
- Austria: US$8m
- Türkiye: US$6m
- Taiwan: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Canada: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Russia: US$2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
- Thailand: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Norway: US$1m
- Australia: US$1m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- Belarus: US$995k
- Poland: US$988k
- Malaysia: US$915k
- Paraguay: US$868k
- Colombia: US$763k
- Bulgaria: US$728k
- Estonia: US$636k
- Saudi Arabia: US$424k
- Czechia: US$367k
- Lithuania: US$367k
- Hungary: US$333k
- Zambia: US$157k
- Jordan: US$152k
- Romania: US$151k
- United Arab Emirates: US$107k
- Philippines: US$100k
- Mauritius: US$84k
- Senegal: US$74k
- Croatia: US$62k
- Tunisia: US$52k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$495kUS$495k+US$5m+US$27m+> US$78m
Imports: 162
- China: US$143m
- Germany: US$127m
- United States: US$121m
- India: US$89m
- Japan: US$78m
- Netherlands: US$70m
- Portugal: US$69m
- Canada: US$62m
- Italy: US$61m
- France: US$59m
- Spain: US$58m
- Türkiye: US$57m
- South Korea: US$49m
- United Kingdom: US$42m
- Poland: US$39m
- Belgium: US$30m
- Mexico: US$27m
- Taiwan: US$25m
- Malaysia: US$22m
- Colombia: US$21m
- Egypt: US$16m
- Russia: US$15m
- Thailand: US$15m
- Ireland: US$15m
- Sweden: US$13m
- Indonesia: US$12m
- Brazil: US$11m
- Vietnam: US$9m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Greece: US$8m
- South Africa: US$7m
- Luxembourg: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- Singapore: US$7m
- Finland: US$7m
- Pakistan: US$7m
- Philippines: US$6m
- Australia: US$6m
- United Arab Emirates: US$6m
- Slovenia: US$5m
- Serbia: US$5m
- Iran: US$4m
- Austria: US$4m
- Chile: US$4m
- Norway: US$4m
- Israel: US$3m
- Dominican Republic: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$3m
- Hungary: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Argentina: US$2m
- Morocco: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Peru: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$1m
- Costa Rica: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- Slovakia: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$188m | 12.5% |
| 2 |  Portugal | US$160m | 10.6% |
| 3 | Brazil | US$154m | 10.2% |
| 4 |  Indonesia | US$124m | 8.2% |
| 5 | United States | US$108m | 7.1% |
| 6 |  Netherlands | US$105m | 6.9% |
| 7 |  Vietnam | US$84m | 5.6% |
| 8 |  Sweden | US$81m | 5.4% |
| 9 |  France | US$74m | 4.9% |
| 10 |  Finland | US$71m | 4.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$143m | 9.5% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$127m | 8.4% |
| 3 | United States | US$121m | 8% |
| 4 |  India | US$89m | 5.9% |
| 5 | Japan | US$78m | 5.1% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$70m | 4.7% |
| 7 | Portugal | US$69m | 4.5% |
| 8 | Canada | US$62m | 4.1% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$61m | 4% |
| 10 | France | US$59m | 3.9% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3806 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3806 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 4.2% and 6.5% (average 5%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3806 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 4.2% and 6.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3806 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.7% and 6.5% (average 4.8%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3806 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3806 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10% (average 5.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3806 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 10.8% and 12.6%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3806 into 17 tariff lines; the duty is between 10.8% and 12.6% (average 12.4%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3806 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3806 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 1.2%). 10 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3806 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3.3%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3806 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 1.2%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3806 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 3806 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3806 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3806 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3806 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 10%.
World trade in heading 3806 goods reached US$1.5bn in 2024, up 1.2% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 12.5% of the total, ahead of Portugal.
China imported the most (US$143m).
The United Kingdom ranked 28th among 90 exporters with US$4m.
The United Kingdom imported US$42m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums?
Rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums fall under HS heading 3806, part of chapter 38, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3806 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3806 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4.2% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof?
China, with US$188m in 2024 (12.5% of world exports).