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Texas Cedarwood Essential Oil

Pure essential oil from Juniperus ashei (Texas cedar), steam-distilled and categorized under HTS 3301.29.51.09 for cedarwood oils. Ideal for natural moth repellents and aromatherapy blends.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3307.20.00.00Higher: 42.4% vs 7.5%

If formulated into a personal deodorant preparation

Preparations for perfumery or toilet use containing the oil fall under heading 3307.

3301.29.20Higher: 21.1% vs 7.5%

If of lavender or rosemary instead

Other specific non-citrus essential oils like lavender are in separate 3301.29 provisions.

1302.19Higher: 12.5% vs 7.5%

If it's a vegetable extract like cedarwood oleoresin

Chapter notes exclude oleoresins of heading 1302 from essential oils in Chapter 33.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use COA (Certificate of Analysis) showing refractive index and specific gravity matching cedarwood standards

• Classify based on predominant odoriferous content, not carrier oils if trace amounts

• Register with TSCA if used in non-cosmetic products to meet EPA import requirements