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.

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.

3301.30.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If mistakenly identified as citrus-derived like orange or lemon

Hierarchy separates citrus oils (3301.12-3301.19) from others like lemongrass.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit distillation method certification to distinguish from solvent extracts, avoiding 1302 reclassification

Label clearly as 'essential oil - not for direct retail use' to prevent confusion with perfumed products

Check for aqueous distillates; pure oil excludes water content >2% per heading scope

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.

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.

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.

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.