Geranium Essential Oil from China
Steam-distilled essential oil from Pelargonium graveolens, with rose-like scent. HTS 3301.29.51.50 for other non-citrus essential oils. Used extensively in perfumery and insect repellents.
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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify leaf vs. stem origin in invoices for accurate botanical classification
• Test for adulteration with synthetic citrons, common in cheaper grades
• Declare IFRA compliance for cosmetic end-use transparency