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Mastic Gum-Resin from China

Mastic is a natural resin from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, used in chewing gum base, varnishes, and traditional medicine. HTS 1301.90.91.90 applies to this other gum-resin not fitting specific exclusions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Distinguish from confectionery put-up; pure resin stays in 1301

Lab tests for alkaloid content; high levels may exclude to 2939

EU origin often requires PDO certification for authenticity

Mastic Gum-Resin from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1301.90.91.90