East Indian Lemongrass Oil

Distilled essential oil from Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian lemongrass), rich in citral for industrial applications. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.19 as a lemongrass-specific essential oil, terpenic by-products included if from deterpenation.

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.

2905.29Higher: 13.7% vs 7.5%

If highly purified citral isolate extracted from the oil

Isolated chemical constituents like citral are acyclic alcohols under Chapter 29 chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >70% citral content typical for lemongrass to validate classification

Separate terpenic by-products in shipments; they remain under 3301 but require specific declaration

Avoid mixing with fixed oils, which shifts to concentrates under later subheadings

Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.19

Pure Lemongrass Essential Oil

Pure lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) extracted via steam distillation, terpeneless or not, used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.19 as an essential oil of lemongrass, distinct from citrus oils and other herbal varieties. It is not mixed with other substances or put up for retail perfumery use.

Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil

Certified organic lemongrass essential oil obtained by steam distillation from organically grown Cymbopogon flexuosus leaves. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.19 due to its lemongrass origin and status as a pure essential oil, not citrus-derived or further processed into resinoids.

Terpeneless Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil with terpenes removed through deterpenation, concentrating odoriferous components for high-end perfumery. HTS 3301.29.51.19 covers terpeneless or not versions specifically of lemongrass, excluding mixtures or retail packs.

Steam Distilled Lemongrass Oil

High-purity lemongrass essential oil produced exclusively by steam distillation from fresh leaves, retaining natural terpenes. Classified in HTS 3301.29.51.19 for its lemongrass specificity within non-citrus essential oils.

West Indian Lemongrass Essential Oil

Essential oil from Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian lemongrass) via cold-pressed or distilled methods, used in flavorings. HTS 3301.29.51.19 precisely matches this variety, excluding concretes or absolutes.

Bulk Lemongrass Essential Oil Drums

Industrial-grade lemongrass essential oil packaged in 200L steel drums for manufacturing dilution. HTS 3301.29.51.19 applies to unpackaged or bulk pure oils of lemongrass origin.