Distilled Cardanol from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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