Attar of Roses Essential Oil from China
Pure attar of roses is a highly concentrated essential oil extracted from Rosa damascena petals through steam distillation, capturing the flower's natural fragrance. It falls under HTS 3301.29.51.35 as an essential oil of rose, specifically attar of roses, which is terpeneless or not and not derived from citrus fruits. This product is prized in perfumery for its rich, authentic rose scent.
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
• Verify authenticity with GC-MS testing certificates to confirm rose origin and purity; ensure packaging meets retail sale standards if under 3301 scope
• Common pitfall: declaring as synthetic aroma, shifting to 3302