Rose Geranium Essential Oil

Bourbon-type essential oil from Reunion Island geranium, prized for its rosy-floral notes and skin-soothing properties. HTS 3301.29.51.16 covers this variety as 'of geranium,' excluding citrus oils. Commonly used in skincare formulations and diffusers.

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.

3301.29.10.00Higher: 11.8% vs 7.5%

If classified broadly under other non-citrus oils without geranium specificity

While geranium has 3301.29.51, some shippers use parent 3301.29 if docs lack detail.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If incorporated into retail cosmetic preparations like creams

Geranium oil in finished beauty products moves to Chapter 33 cosmetics headings.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If imported as dried geranium leaves rather than extracted oil

Raw plant materials for extraction are plants under Chapter 12, not essential oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include varietal specifics (e.g

Bourbon) and terroir documentation to support valuation claims

Test for adulteration with synthetic citronellol; provide NMR spectra if challenged by customs

Package in dark glass to prevent oxidation; light exposure during transit voids quality claims

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