Mastic Gum-Resin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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