Sulphite turpentine

Sulphite turpentine, a crude terpenic by-product

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3805 90 30 (Sulphite turpentine) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other terpenic oils and pine oil products under Chapter 38 heading 3805 may be classified under distinct tariff lines that carry separate compliance considerations depending on composition and intended use.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Sulphite turpentine is a by-product of the sulphite pulping process and is chemically distinct from gum turpentine, wood turpentine, and sulphate turpentine — each classified separately within Chapter 38. A customs officer who determines the product is more accurately described as pine oil containing alpha-terpineol, or as a refined terpenic solvent, may reclassify the consignment, triggering retrospective compliance and potential detention. Confirm the precise chemical composition, CAS number, and production process against the customs tariff before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3805 90 30 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the product is pine oil containing alpha-terpineol as the main constituent?

Pine oil with alpha-terpineol as the main constituent is classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 38 heading 3805 and may attract distinct compliance obligations.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.