Geranium Terpenic Byproduct from China
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.
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
• 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