Raw Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) from Japan
Raw cashew nut shell liquid is a natural vegetable extract obtained from the pericarp of cashew nuts during processing. It consists primarily of phenolic compounds like anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol, making it a versatile industrial raw material. Classified under HTS 1302.19.91.20 as a specific type of other vegetable sap or extract.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and composition to ensure it meets the 'cashew nut shell liquid' specification without additives exceeding exclusions in chapter notes
• Obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers confirming phenolic content
• Check for restrictions on biohazardous materials due to natural toxin content