Clove Absolute

Concentrated absolute extracted from clove buds via solvent methods, highly aromatic for high-end perfumery. HTS 3301.29.51.13 includes absolutes as a form of essential oils of clove, other than citrus.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

3302.10.90.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If sold as synthetic aromatic isolate

Chapter notes limit 3302 to substances of 3301 or synthetic aromatics; absolutes stay in 3301.

1302.19Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If produced by non-distillation extraction methods

Certain concretes and absolutes may classify as oleoresins under Chapter 13 if not fitting 3301 precisely.

3307.20.00.00Higher: 39.9% vs 7.5%

If incorporated into personal deodorants

Perfumery preparations for retail use shift to Chapter 33 headings 3303-3307.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify extraction solvent (e.g

hexane) and alcohol recovery in CoA for safety compliance

IFRA limits apply; declare usage concentration to avoid cosmetic restrictions

Import under refrigerated conditions if semisolid to prevent degradation

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