Aloe Vera Leaf Extract Gel from China

Viscous gel extract from aloe vera leaves, used in cosmetics and health supplements as a thickener. Classified in 1302.19.9140 as a vegetable extract/mucilage, unmodified and not a beverage preparation. Excludes essential oil forms or medicaments.

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 polysaccharide content analysis to confirm mucilage status

Avoid cosmetic-ready packaging; declare bulk for industrial use

FDA prior notice required if for ingestible products