Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch

HS code 380700 covers a diverse range of products derived from wood and vegetable sources, including wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, vegetable pitch, and brewers' pitch. These materials have a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications, making them an important part of the global import/export trade. They are used in the production of paints, varnishes, adhesives, disinfectants, and other specialized products, contributing to various sectors of the economy.

The main production techniques for the products under HS code 380700 involve the distillation and processing of wood and vegetable materials. Wood tar, for example, is produced by the destructive distillation of wood, typically in the absence of air. This process separates the wood into its various components, including tar, oils, and charcoal. Similarly, vegetable pitch is derived from the distillation of resin-rich plants, such as pine trees. The resulting materials are then further refined and processed to meet the specific requirements of different industries.

The key inputs for the production of the goods covered by HS code 380700 include various types of wood, such as pine, fir, and hardwoods, as well as resin-rich plants and other vegetable materials. Specialized distillation and processing equipment, such as retorts and stills, are also essential for the production of these products. Additionally, the industry may rely on various chemical reagents and additives to refine and modify the final products.

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 380700 include a diverse range of materials with a wide variety of applications. Wood tar and wood tar oils are used in the production of 380610 Wood tar and wood tar oils, 380620 Tall oil, and 380630 Wood creosote, which are further processed and used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and other specialized products. Vegetable pitch and brewers' pitch are used in the production of 380510 Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine and other terpenic oils, 380590 Terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods; crude dipentene; sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, and 380590 Terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods; crude dipentene; sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene.