HS Code 3805
Turpentine and Pinic Terpenic Oils
HS code 3805 covers gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine and other terpenic oils used as industrial solvents or chemical precursors in the paint and naval stores s
HS Code 3805 — Turpentine and Pinic Terpenic Oils
This code covers volatile oils obtained by the distillation of coniferous woods. It is primarily used as a solvent in the paint and varnish industry and as a raw material for chemical synthesis in fragrances and pharmaceuticals.
What's included
- Gum turpentine
- Wood turpentine
- Sulphate turpentine
- Crude dipentene
- Sulphite turpentine
- Pine oil
What's excluded
- Terpineol → use
290619(Pure alcohol chemicals are classified in Chapter 29) - Pine needle oil → use
330129(Essential oils used in perfumery fall under Chapter 33)
Common examples
- Distilled gum turpentine for oil paints
- Crude sulphate turpentine from wood pulp processing
- Industrial pine oil cleaners
- Technical grade dipentene
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 3805 and 3301?
Code 3805 covers industrial grade terpenic oils from distillation, while 3301 covers essential oils specifically for fragrance or cosmetic use.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) highlighting flash point for transport.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: United States, Brazil, China, Finland
- Top importers: India, Japan, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
Essential for the chemical and paint industries; highly flammable and requires IMO class 3 documentation.
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