Dark Aged Patchouli Essential Oil from China
Dark aged patchouli oil, fermented post-distillation for deeper, smoother notes, from Indian or Madagascan patchouli. HTS 3301.29.51.29 covers this as essential oil of patchouli, whether terpeneless or not. Favored in niche perfumery.
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
• Document aging process duration and conditions to confirm it's not chemically altered
• Batch testing for patchoulol content (>30% typical) to authenticate grade
• Avoid bulk mixing declarations; pure aged oil stays in 3301