Copaiba Balsam Oleoresin from Mexico
Copaiba balsam is an oleoresin tapped from Copaifera trees, prized for anti-inflammatory properties in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Under HTS 1301.90.91.05, it enters as a crude balsam, excluding distilled oils or medicinal mixes.
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
• Provide extraction method details (cold-pressed vs. solvent) to confirm it's not a Chapter 33 absolute
• Monitor for alcohol content; if over trace amounts, it risks Chapter 22 classification
• Use invoices specifying 'balsam resin' to differentiate from similar gums in 1301.90 other subs