Galbanum Oleoresin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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