Myrrh Gum-Resin from Mexico
Myrrh is a natural gum-resin exuded from Commiphora trees, valued for its aromatic and healing properties in incense and ointments. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91.90 as other natural gum-resins, excluding those used as medicaments or tanning extracts.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming no pharmaceutical formulation to prevent heading 3003 reclassification
• Label clearly as crude gum-resin; processed forms risk exclusion to Chapter 33
• Ensure compliance with CITES if from protected species, impacting import permits