Clove Terpenic Byproduct from China
Byproduct from deterpenation of clove oil, rich in terpenes for solvent uses. HTS 3301.29.51.13 explicitly covers terpenic byproducts of deterpenation for 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%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove byproduct status via parent oil production records
• Lower value product; accurate valuation prevents under-invoicing flags
• Industrial use declaration speeds non-consumer processing