Natural Borneo Camphor (Dryobalanops camphora) from China
Premium white camphor crystals sourced from the Borneo camphor tree (Dryobalanops aromatica), known for higher purity. Classified under HTS 2914.29.30.00 as natural cycloterpenic camphor meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Provide botanical origin documentation distinguishing Borneo camphor from Japanese varieties to confirm natural status
• Test for optical rotation (+32° to +44°) as quality indicator; impurities >2% may trigger reclassification
• Register with FDA if destined for drug/OTC use; include stability data for transport conditions