Terpeneless Vetiver Essential Oil from China
Vetiver essential oil with terpenes removed through deterpenation, resulting in a highly concentrated, smooth fragrance profile. HTS 3301.29.51.42 covers terpeneless or not vetiver oils explicitly in the heading description. Commonly used in fine perfumery for its fixative properties.
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
• Include processing details in entry docs to verify terpeneless status remains under 3301, not a concentrate of 3301
• Test for terpene content (<5%) to avoid disputes; high terpenes may classify as standard essential oil but same code
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling retail perfumery prep, which could invoke 3302 per Chapter note on retail packings