Geranium Terpenic Byproduct

Terpene-rich fraction recovered from deterpenation of geranium essential oil, used in flavorings. HTS 3301.29.51.16 includes such terpenic byproducts of geranium oils. Industrial use in non-cosmetic applications.

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.

3805.10.00.00Higher: 40% vs 7.5%

If broadly considered gum turpentine or sulfate turpentine equivalent

Chapter exclusions send generic terpenic products to 3805.

2902.19.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If when purified into specific acyclic terpene chemicals

Isolated terpenes become organic chemicals under Chapter 29.

3301.24.00.00Higher: 21.7% vs 7.5%

If misdeclared under peppermint/mentha oils due to minty notes

Similar terpene profiles sometimes lead to incorrect Chapter 33 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document deterpenation process flow to prove byproduct status vs. main oil

Lower valuation applies but requires production yield proofs to avoid disputes

Hazmat labeling for flammability; ship as UN1266 per DOT regs

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