Copaiba Balsam from China
Copaiba balsam is an oleoresin tapped from Copaifera trees, used in cosmetics and natural medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. It fits HTS 1301.90.91 as other oleoresins, excluding essential oil distillates or alcoholic beverages. The viscous liquid hardens upon exposure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide refractive index and specific gravity tests confirming oleoresin composition
• Declare alcohol-free status to avoid Chapter 22 classification
• Ensure not pre-mixed as cosmetic preparation under Chapter 33