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
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
• 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