3301.29.51.19/West Indian Lemongrass Essential Oil/China

West Indian Lemongrass Essential Oil from China

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Specify varietal (C. citratus vs

• C. flexuosus) in invoices; differences affect scent profile but not classification

• Comply with FDA GRAS status documentation for food contact uses post-import

• Bulk drums preferred; retail packs trigger retail sale provisions in Chapter notes