Aqueous Nutmeg Distillate

Hydrosol or floral water from nutmeg steam distillation, containing water-soluble aromatics. Covered by HTS 3301.29.51.25 as aqueous distillate of nutmeg essential oils. Used in natural cosmetics.

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.

3307.90.00.00Higher: 40.4% vs 7.5%

If put up retail as cosmetic preparation

Chapter notes include retail aqueous solutions under 3307.

1302.19.91Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If concentrated aqueous extract

Some aqueous vegetable extracts go to 1302.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If bulk plant extracts for further processing

Industrial extracts may classify under Chapter 12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure essential oil content (<1% typical) to confirm aqueous status

Use food-grade preservatives if for retail cosmetic use

Avoid calling it 'hydrosol' if misclassified as perfume prep