Distilled Lime Oil from Mexico
Steam-distilled essential oil from Citrus aurantifolia peels, featuring fresh citrus scent and high limonene content. Falls under HTS 3301.19.51.20 as other lime essential oils of citrus fruit. Commonly used in cleaning products and fragrances.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming lime-specific markers like limonene to distinguish from lemon or other citrus
• Label as 'essential oil' not 'aromatic compound' to avoid reclassification
• For food-grade imports, obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with 21 CFR standards