Distilled Cardanol from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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