Technical Grade Cashew Nut Shell Extract (CNSL 60%) from China
Technical grade CNSL extract contains approximately 60% phenolic content from cashew nut shells, standardized for industrial use in friction materials and paints. It remains a direct vegetable sap/extract without exclusionary additives like sugars or medicaments. HTS 1302.19.91.20 specifically covers this cashew-derived product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Ensure technical data sheets specify phenolic assay and absence of sucrose (>10%) per chapter exclusions
• Use ISO tanks for bulk import to maintain quality
• Register for REACH compliance if destined for EU markets