Decarboxylated Cashew Nut Shell Liquid for Resins from China
Decarboxylated CNSL undergoes heating to convert anacardic acids to cardanols, yielding a stable extract for phenolic resin production. This semi-processed form retains its identity as cashew nut shell liquid extract. Falls squarely under HTS 1302.19.91.20 as specified vegetable extract.
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
• Document decarboxylation process parameters (temperature/time) for customs valuation
• Avoid contamination with petroleum solvents that could trigger chemical classification
• Store in nitrogen-blanketed tanks to prevent oxidation