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 chemical and materials industry. They are commonly used as preservatives, solvents, and raw materials for various manufacturing processes.

The production of the materials covered under HS code 380700 typically involves the distillation or extraction of compounds from wood, plant matter, or byproducts of other industrial processes. For example, wood tar is produced by the destructive distillation of wood, while vegetable pitch is extracted from various plant resins. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the desired end product and the source materials.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 380700 materials include various types of wood, plant matter, and other organic raw materials. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs such as solvents, catalysts, or processing equipment may also be necessary. The availability and cost of these inputs can have a significant impact on the overall viability and competitiveness of this industry.

The products covered under HS code 380700 have a wide range of applications, including use as wood preservatives, solvents, binders, and raw materials for other chemical and industrial processes. Some of the industries that may consume these outputs include 440130 Wood in the rough, 440200 Charcoal, 440310 Wood in the rough, treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives, and 380610 Rosin and resin acids. The specific end-use applications can vary depending on the properties and characteristics of the individual products.