Terpeneless Spearmint Oil from China
Terpeneless spearmint essential oil, processed to remove terpenes for higher solubility in perfumery bases, from Mentha spicata. Included in HTS 3301.25.00.20 as terpeneless essential oils of spearmint.
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
• Include processing records showing deterpenation; undeclared terpeneless oils may face higher duties or rejection
• Test for terpene content (<1%) to confirm classification; pair with safety data sheets for customs