Mandarin Essential Oil from China
Essential oil from Citrus reticulata (mandarin orange) peel, cold-pressed for a sweet citrus note in aromatics. Falls under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as 'other' citrus excluding standard sweet oranges, in bulk for manufacturing. Includes concretes if citrus-derived.
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
• Use HPLC analysis to confirm varietal (reticulata vs sinensis) for correct 'other' citrus placement
• Bulk imports require warehouse bonds for duty deferral; avoid retail packs
• Watch for reclassification if advanced >20% value via blending