Clove Bud Essential Oil from China
Pure essential oil steam-distilled from the buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), featuring a spicy, warm aroma used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.13 as an essential oil of clove, not from citrus fruits, in its pure terpeneless or not form.
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
• Verify purity via GC-MS testing to confirm 100% clove origin and avoid misclassification as diluted products
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) documenting steam distillation process and terpene content
• Label with botanical name (Syzygium aromaticum) and 'essential oil' to meet FDA cosmetic ingredient rules