South African Geranium Essential Oil

High-altitude distilled geranium oil from South Africa, featuring balanced geraniol and citronellol ratios. Under HTS 3301.29.51.16 for geranium-specific essential oils other than citrus. Popular in natural insect repellents and soaps.

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.

3301.29.51Same rate: 7.5%

If for regular (non-terpeneless) versions of the same oil

Subheading 51.10 covers standard geranium oils before terpene stripping.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 7.5%

If used as herbicide/insecticide active ingredient

Functional pesticidal use shifts to Chapter 38 insecticides.

3302.10.20.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If in alcoholic solution exceeding 20% for cologne concentrates

Alcohol-diluted geranium scents become 3302.10 mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify pesticide-free status with residue analysis for FDA entry if used in topicals

Batch code traceability essential for recalls; maintain 2-year records post-import

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