Mexican Lime Oil from China
Essential oil from Citrus aurantifolia Mexican limes, steam-distilled for cleaning and disinfectant blends. HTS 3301.19.51.20 classification for lime oils. Provides natural antibacterial properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Confirm Mexican lime origin with grower certificates to avoid generic citrus classification
• Hazardous material declaration required due to high terpene flammability
• Avoid 'disinfectant' claims unless EPA registered