Cold-Pressed Grapefruit Peel Oil from China
Essential oil obtained by cold-pressing grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) peels, rich in limonene and used in flavorings and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 3301.19.10.00 specifically for grapefruit essential oils, including concretes and absolutes. Not terpeneless, preserving natural terpenes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS lab reports confirming grapefruit-specific markers like nootkatone to differentiate from other citrus
• Declare exact extraction method (cold-pressed) on commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as synthetic