Food-Grade Lemon Essential Oil from Germany
Food-grade lemon essential oil is a GRAS-certified product used for flavoring beverages and foods, obtained by distillation from lemon peels. Even though it is intended for food use, it remains classified as an essential oil of lemon under tariff item 3301.13.00. It meets FCC standards for safety and purity.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Obtain a letter of certification confirming GRAS status and FCC compliance for customs review
• Ensure the product is labeled as food-grade to avoid misclassification under food additive headings
• Keep records of the distillation process to prove it is an essential oil, not an oleoresin