Aqueous Nutmeg Distillate from China
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.
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
• 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