Distilled Cardanol from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid from Canada
Distilled cardanol is a refined fraction of cashew nut shell liquid, primarily containing meta-substituted alkyl phenols derived from anacardic acid decarboxylation. It serves as a key bio-based monomer for resins and coatings. Still classified under HTS 1302.19.91.20 when imported as cashew nut shell liquid derivative without full chemical transformation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require supplier distillation specs showing vacuum distillation process without synthetic additives
• Label clearly as 'distilled CNSL' to avoid misclassification as pure chemicals
• Test for residual anacardic acid levels to confirm processing stage