Apple Mint Essential Oil from China

Rare essential oil distilled from Mentha suaveolens (apple mint), featuring fruity-mint notes for niche perfumery. Classified in HTS 3301.25.00 as essential oil of other mints, including absolutes or concretes. Used in natural cosmetics and herbal products.

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

Rare variety requires detailed botanical verification to avoid 'other essential oils' misclassification

Small batch imports need proportional documentation to match declared value

Test for allergens like linalool, mandatory for cosmetic-bound shipments