Technical Grade Cashew Nut Shell Extract (CNSL 60%) from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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