Industrial Grade Seed Lac from Mexico
Industrial grade seed lac is high-volume seed lac resin for large-scale shellac manufacturing, classified HTS 1301.90.91.20 as seed lac. Applied in electrical insulation, abrasives, and printing inks.
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
• Obtain bulk container certifications for moisture-proof packaging to prevent duty adjustments
• Declare intended use as non-food to avoid stricter sanitary controls
• Use HTS advisory rulings for high-value shipments to confirm against processed shellac