Ocotea Cymbarum Essential Oil

Essential oil steam-distilled from leaves of Ocotea cymbarum, a Brazilian sassafras relative, specifically covered under HTS 3301.29.51.41. Prized for its safrole-rich profile in natural perfumery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3301.29Same rate: 7.5%

If for essential oils from other non-citrus, non-sassafras plants

Oils not specifically sassafras or Ocotea fall into the residual 'other' category.

3301.30.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If resinoids or extracted oleoresins form

Resinoids and oleoresins from these oils shift to heading 3301.30.

1515.90Higher: 13.2% vs 7.5%

If when concentrated in fixed oils or fats

Concentrates of essential oils in fats or fixed oils are classified in Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES documentation if sourcing from wild-harvested Ocotea to comply with endangered species rules

Label with INCI name 'Ocotea Cymbarum Leaf Oil' for cosmetic import compliance

Test for safrole levels pre-shipment, as high concentrations may trigger FDA scrutiny