Lemon Essential Oil (Expressed) from China
Expressed lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from Citrus limon peel, capturing volatile compounds without heat. Classified under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as 'other' citrus essential oils excluding oranges, suitable for aromatherapy and food flavoring in bulk form. It is terpeneless or not, fitting the 'other' subcategory.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Include cold-pressing extraction certificates and limonene content analysis to distinguish from distilled oils and support 3301 classification
• Ensure FDA prior notice for food-grade imports and COA showing no adulterants to avoid holds at customs