Citronella Oil in Jojoba from China
Citronella essential oil concentrate dissolved in jojoba fixed oil for stability. HTS 3301.29.51.11 includes concentrates of essential oils in fixed oils obtained by maceration or enfleurage of citronella. Extended shelf life for diffuser blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Fixed oil ratio (<50% essential oil) keeps classification as concentrate vs. mixture
• Rancidity testing essential for jojoba carrier stability
• Non-aqueous declaration prevents aqueous solution misclassification