Petitgrain Absolute from China

Petitgrain absolute, a highly concentrated extract from bitter orange leaves via solvent extraction. Classified in HTS 3301.29.51.33 as absolutes of petitgrain essential oils.

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

Include extraction method details (e.g

alcohol washing post-solvent) to confirm absolute status

Avoid retail packaging that implies cosmetic use, which could move to 3307

Document purity to prevent confusion with oleoresins excluded under chapter note (a)