Mastic Gum-Resin from China
Mastic is a resin from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, used in chewing gum, varnishes, and pharmaceuticals. HTS 1301.90.91 includes it as other gum-resins, separate from chewing gum base gums in 4001. The clear droplets are harvested from tree bark slits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from chewing gum base via insoluble matter tests
• Declare intended use as varnish resin or pharmaceutical excipient
• Provide masticadienes content analysis for authenticity