Lavender Essential Oil from China

Pure steam-distilled essential oil extracted from Lavandula angustifolia flowers, classified under HTS 3301.29.51.18 as an essential oil of lavender. It is terpeneless or not, used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and cosmetics for its calming scent and properties.

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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm it's derived from lavender plants, avoiding reclassification as synthetic aromatics

Ensure packaging meets retail sale requirements if under 3302; bulk shipments stay in 3301