Sandalwood Essential Oil from China
Pure essential oil extracted from sandalwood trees (Santalum album), used in aromatherapy and perfumery for its woody, balsamic scent. Classified under HTS 3301.29.5139 as an essential oil of sandalwood, distinct from citrus oils and other essential oils. It is terpeneless or not, meeting the chapter's definition for odoriferous substances derived from natural sources.
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 certificates of origin and GC-MS analysis reports to confirm sandalwood content and avoid misclassification as synthetic aromatics
• Ensure packaging meets retail sale requirements if not bulk; provide safety data sheets for hazardous material shipping compliance