Lemon Essential Oil (Expressed) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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