Steam Distilled Lemongrass Oil from China
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.
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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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