Terpeneless Lavender Essential Oil from China
Lavender essential oil with terpenes removed via deterpenation, still classified under HTS 3301.29.51.18. Ideal for cosmetics where odorless carriers are needed.
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
• Certificates of analysis proving terpeneless status prevent misclassification as by-products
• Check for terpenic by-products which remain in 3301 but may have different subheadings
• Ensure not confused with aqueous distillates excluded from retail headings 3303-3307