Pimaric Acid Crystals from Mexico
Pimaric acid crystals are a levopimaric resin acid from pine rosin, used in specialty adhesives and as a chiral reagent. Isolated via crystallization. HTS 3806.10.00 includes specific resin acids like pimaric as part of rosin acids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
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
• Supply NMR or GC analysis confirming rosin origin and purity to avoid Chapter 29 reclassification
• For lab quantities, note research use exemption but still declare under 3806.10