Ocotea Cymbarum Essential Oil from China
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.
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
• 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