Terpeneless Nutmeg Essential Oil from China
Nutmeg essential oil with terpenes removed for use in food flavoring and cosmetics. HTS 3301.29.51.25 covers it as a processed essential oil specifically of nutmeg. Higher concentration of odoriferous constituents.
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
• Submit distillation and deterpenation process documentation to justify HTS placement
• Ensure no aqueous distillate content, as those may classify differently
• Comply with FDA flavoring regulations if for food use post-import