Onion Absolute Alcohol Extract

Onion absolute obtained through alcohol extraction and concentration from onion concretes. HTS 3301.29.51.28 covers such absolutes as essential oils of onion. Used in high-end perfumery for its concentrated, less pungent onion scent profile.

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.

1301.90.91Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If vegetable extract of onion without distillation

Non-distilled onion extracts like crude oleoresins classify under natural vegetable extracts in heading 1301, excluded from Chapter 33.

3302.90.10Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If synthetic onion aroma chemicals added

Incorporation of synthetic aromatics derived from onion oil constituents shifts classification to mixtures of synthetic odoriferous substances.

3301.29Same rate: 7.5%

If other non-onion, non-citrus essential oil

The 3301.29.90 basket covers essential oils of other plants not specifically provided for like onion in 3301.29.51.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit extraction process documentation distinguishing absolute from oleoresin; include refractive index and specific gravity specs

Package in amber glass to protect from light degradation

Watch for FDA cosmetic notification if marketed for skin use