Hand-Harvested Seed Lac from Mexico
Hand-harvested seed lac is carefully collected granular resin from lac insects on palas trees, under HTS 1301.90.91.20 for seed lac. Used in artisanal shellac for musical instrument polishes and traditional varnishes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document harvest method for fair trade claims to support valuation appeals
• Inspect for insect debris which can trigger quarantine under plant protection acts
• Bundle with shellac production invoices to justify industrial end-use classification