Galbanum Oleoresin from China
Galbanum is a gum-oleoresin from Ferula gummosa, essential in perfumery for its green, woody scent. Classified in HTS 1301.90.91 as other oleoresins, excluding absolutes or essential oils. It is the crude exudate before solvent extraction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify crude oleoresin vs. solvent-extracted absolute
• Include GC-MS analysis showing natural umbelliferone content
• Avoid perfumery mixture labeling to prevent Chapter 33 shift