Terpeneless Cornmint Oil from China
Cornmint essential oil with terpenes removed for higher menthol concentration, used in pharmaceuticals. HTS 3301.25.00.10 covers terpeneless essential oils of cornmint from Mentha arvensis. Its purity and processing keep it in this specific mint 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
• Document deterpenation process with lab reports to validate terpeneless claim
• Ensure COA specifies no residual terpenes
• Watch for reclassification if diluted beyond essential oil standards