Deterpenated Citronella Byproduct from China
Terpenic by-products recovered during citronella oil deterpenation process. HTS 3301.29.51.11 explicitly covers such by-products of citronella essential oils. Used in industrial solvents and lower-cost repellents.
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
• Flash point testing (>60°C) required for flammable liquid classification
• Terpene composition (%limonene, %citronellal) determines exact valuation
• Industrial vs consumer use declaration affects EPA registration needs