Blood Orange Essential Oil
Blood Orange Essential Oil is cold-pressed from the peels of blood orange (Citrus sinensis var.), a variety of orange. It is used in perfumery and aromatherapy for its distinctive aroma. Tariff item 3301.12.00 covers essential oils of orange regardless of the specific variety, so this product is correctly classified here.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is from a fruit not classified as orange, such as mandarin or tangerine
Other citrus fruit essential oils are classified under this item.
If the oil is actually from neroli (orange blossom) rather than the peel
Essential oils other than citrus fruit are classified under this item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the botanical name (Citrus sinensis) on the commercial invoice to confirm it is an orange variety
• Keep records of the extraction method (cold-pressed) in case CBSA asks for product details
• Check if the oil is terpeneless or not, as this does not affect classification under this item
Related Products under Tariff item 3301.12.00
5-Fold Orange Essential Oil
5-Fold Orange Essential Oil is a concentrated form of orange essential oil, rectified to five times its normal strength. It is used in high-end perfumery and retains the characteristic odor of orange. As a processed form of orange essential oil, it falls under tariff item 3301.12.00, which covers essential oils of orange, whether terpeneless or not.
Cold-Pressed Orange Essential Oil
Cold-Pressed Orange Essential Oil is extracted from orange peel by mechanical cold-pressing, retaining natural terpenes and citrus aroma. It is a pure essential oil of orange, not processed further. Tariff item 3301.12.00 specifically covers essential oils of orange, whether terpeneless or not, making this product classifiable here.
Orange Terpenes By-Product
Orange Terpenes By-Product consists of terpenic by-products recovered during the deterpenation of orange essential oil. These by-products are a natural result of processing orange oil to remove terpenes. Tariff item 3301.12.00 includes terpenic by-products of the deterpenation of essential oils, specifically for orange, so this product falls under this item.
Organic Orange Peel Essential Oil
Organic Orange Peel Essential Oil is a certified organic essential oil obtained from steam-distilled peels of organically grown sweet oranges. It is a pure essential oil of orange, whether terpeneless or containing natural terpenes. Tariff item 3301.12.00 covers all essential oils of orange, including organic versions, so this product is classifiable here.
Sicilian Orange Essential Oil
Sicilian Orange Essential Oil is a cold-pressed essential oil from Sicilian blood oranges, prized for perfumery. It is a variety of orange essential oil, and tariff item 3301.12.00 covers essential oils of orange without distinction of geographic origin or variety. Therefore, this product falls under this tariff item.
Steam-Distilled Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Steam-Distilled Sweet Orange Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of Citrus sinensis peels, used in aromatherapy and flavoring. It is an essential oil of orange, whether terpeneless or not, as specified in tariff item 3301.12.00. The steam distillation process does not affect classification, as the item covers all forms of orange essential oil.