Raw Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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