Benzoin Siam Balsam from Mexico
Benzoin Siam, from Styrax tonkinensis, is a premium balsam grade for incense and fragrance fixatives. HTS 1301.90.91.05 covers it as a natural balsam oleoresin, barring any conversion to resinoids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'Siam grade' on docs to match quality standards and prevent under-valuation claims
• Fumigation certs may be needed for wooden shipping containers holding resin
• Test for benzoic acid content; high levels could prompt 2916 chemical classification