Clove Stem Essential Oil

Steam-distilled oil from clove tree stems, milder in profile than bud oil, utilized in industrial fragrances and natural preservatives. HTS 3301.29.51.13 covers it as essential oil of clove origin, 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.

3805.90.10.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If processed as gum turpentine byproduct

Chapter notes exclude turpentine products of 3805; deterpenation byproducts may shift there.

3307.41.00.00Higher: 37.4% vs 7.5%

If formulated into a retail perfume preparation

Once mixed into perfumery products put up for retail sale, it becomes heading 3307.

1301.90.91Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If as natural clove oleoresin extract

Natural vegetable extracts like clove resinoids are under Chapter 13, not distilled oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include distillation method and plant part on commercial invoice for CBP verification

Test for pesticide residues common in clove cultivation; provide residue analysis reports

Avoid bulk imports without child-resistant packaging if destined for consumer retail

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