Orris Concrete Perfumery Material from China
Waxy concrete extract from orris flowers or roots via enfleurage or solvent, used as base in perfume compounding. Classified in HTS 3301.29.20.00 as a concrete of orris essential oils. Explicitly covered as obtained by enfleurage or maceration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
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
• Document enfleurage or maceration methods to differentiate from fixed oil concentrates
• Ensure no soap or turpentine contamination, excluded by Chapter 33 notes
• Use tamper-proof seals on containers to prevent adulteration claims during inspection