Pure Lemongrass Essential Oil from China

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.

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 botanical origin with Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming Cymbopogon citratus to avoid misclassification as other essential oils

Ensure packaging does not resemble retail perfumery packs (e.g

bulk >100ml) to stay under pure essential oil heading, not 3302

Declare exact deterpenation status and purity percentage; impurities >20% may shift to extracted oleoresins