Refined Jojoba Oil from China
Pure refined jojoba oil extracted from jojoba seeds, liquid at room temperature, used in cosmetics for its wax-like properties mimicking human sebum. Classified under HTS 1515.90.60.00 as a fixed vegetable oil and its fractions, not chemically modified. It is further refined to remove impurities but retains its natural composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.8%
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
• Verify origin certificates as jojoba is primarily from Israel, Mexico, or USA to qualify for preferential tariffs
• Ensure COA (Certificate of Analysis) confirms no chemical modification to avoid reclassification under Chapter 38
• Label as 'jojoba oil' per FDA cosmetic regulations; test for purity to prevent customs holds