Clove Oil Concrete from China
Waxy concrete from enfleurage or solvent extraction of clove flowers, precursor to absolutes. Included in HTS 3301.29.51.13 as concretes of non-citrus essential oils, specifically clove.
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)
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• Specify enfleurage vs solvent method; waxy form affects storage declarations
• Provide heavy metal and solvent residue certificates for cosmetic grade
• Avoid heat exposure during shipping to preserve volatile components