Grapefruit Absolute from China
Concentrated absolute extracted from grapefruit flowers or peels via solvent extraction, used in high-end perfumery. HTS 3301.19.10.00 covers absolutes of grapefruit essential oils as per the heading scope. More potent than standard oils with waxy residues removed.
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
• Include solvent extraction process details and purity specs in import docs to confirm absolute status
• Test for residual solvents per FDA regs if for cosmetic use; non-compliant shipments face detention
• Avoid retail packing at import to prevent shift to 3307; import in bulk drums