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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Steam Distilled Lemongrass Oil from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3301.29.51.19