Natural Citronellol from Citronella Oil from China
Distilled natural citronellol extracted from Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil, used in 'natural' labeled cosmetics. Qualifies as separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2905.22.5010 despite natural origin, distinguishing from crude essential oils. Purity typically 70-90% with related terpenes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide distillation process documentation proving separation from essential oil matrix
• Include origin certificates for natural product preference programs
• Test for pesticide residues typical in botanical extractions