Decarboxylated Cashew Nut Shell Liquid for Resins from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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