Cardanol from Japan
Cardanol is a monophenol from cashew nutshell liquid, used in resins and coatings, under HTS 2907.19.80.00. Mixture of alkylphenols treated as single chemically defined entity. Industrial application chemical.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify distillation grade (low meta content) on invoices
• Viscosity and iodine value certificates confirm grade
• Natural origin documentation for sustainability claims