Nutmeg Essential Oil (Steam Distilled)

Pure essential oil extracted from nutmeg seeds via steam distillation, retaining its natural terpenes. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.25 as an essential oil of nutmeg, not from citrus fruits. Used in aromatherapy for its warm, spicy aroma.

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.

3301.29.20.00Higher: 18.6% vs 7.5%

If of clove, niaouli, or ylang-ylang instead

Different botanical source changes the specific essential oil subheading within 3301.29.

1302.19Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If it's an extracted vegetable oleoresin

Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins from Chapter 33, directing them to heading 1302.

3302.10.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If mixtures of odoriferous substances for perfumery

Blended with other aromatics, it becomes a product of heading 3302 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity and extraction method via GC-MS testing to confirm classification as nutmeg essential oil

Include Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing origin from Myristica fragrans seeds and terpene content

Avoid misclassification as nutmeg oleoresin, which falls under different subheadings