Sustainable Wood Lye Binder from Mexico
FSC-certified lignin sulfonate from sustainable sulfite pulp operations, used in engineered wood products like particleboard. Qualifies under HTS 3804.00.5000 as residual lye product regardless of sustainability claims.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chain-of-custody certification enhances marketability
• Carbon footprint declarations voluntary but valuable
• Same technical specs as conventional grades