HS Code 130190

Natural Gums and Resins

HS code 130190 covers various natural gums, resins, and oleoresins (excluding Gum Arabic), including lac, myrrh, and frankincense for industrial or fragrance us

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HS Code 130190 — Natural Gums and Resins

This code covers various natural saps and resins harvested from plants that are not Gum Arabic. These include substances like shellac, copal, and damar, used in varnishes, perfumes, and incense.

What's included

  • Frankincense
  • Myrrh
  • Dragon's blood resin
  • Copal and Damar
  • Tragacanth gum

What's excluded

  • Rosin from wood → use 380610 (Rosin is a chemically processed product from wood pulp.)

Common examples

  • Frankincense resin for incense
  • Gum Tragacanth for textile printing
  • Natural damar for artist varnishes

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Resin included here?

Crude pine resin is usually included, but the processed byproduct 'rosin' belongs in Chapter 38.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
  • Documentation: Certain rare resins may be subject to CITES endangered species regulations.
  • Typical shipping mode: LCL
  • Top exporters: Indonesia, Ethiopia, India
  • Top importers: China, India, United States

Key takeaway

Diverse category for plant exudates used in specialised chemical and aromatic industries.

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