Australian Sandalwood Oil from Japan
Steam-distilled essential oil from Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum), prized for its creamy, woody aroma in high-end fragrances. Falls under HTS 3301.29.5139 due to its classification as a sandalwood essential oil, separate from citrus and other oils per the tariff hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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 CITES documentation if from wild-harvested sources, as some sandalwood species are regulated; Australian is typically sustainable
• Label with exact botanical name and extraction method to prevent reclassification as a resinoid