Lemon Essential Oil from Mexico
Pure lemon essential oil extracted from Citrus limon peel via cold pressing or steam distillation, classified under HTS 3301.19.51 as an essential oil of citrus fruit, other than orange or grapefruit. It is terpeneless or not, used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and flavoring.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm citrus fruit source and avoid reclassification as synthetic aromatics under 3302
• Provide GC-MS lab analysis if claiming terpeneless to support valuation and duty assessment
• Label containers with botanical name (Citrus limon) and extraction method to comply with FDA import requirements for food-grade oils