Lemon Essential Oil (Expressed) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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