Terpeneless Lemongrass Essential Oil from China

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.

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

Include processing details in documentation proving deterpenation without adding synthetics to maintain pure essential oil status

Bulk import only; small retail bottles risk reclassification to heading 3302 as odoriferous mixtures

Monitor terpene content (<5% typically for terpeneless); higher levels keep it as standard essential oil