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Lavender Essential Oil

Pure essential oil extracted from Lavandula angustifolia flowers through steam distillation, terpeneless or not. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.50 as an essential oil other than citrus, fitting the 'other' subheading for non-citrus floral oils. Used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and cosmetics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

3302.10.10.00Higher: 20% vs 7.5%

If mixed with solvents or carriers for perfumery use

Mixtures of odoriferous substances from 3301 with other materials fall under heading 3302 as synthetic perfumery products.

3301.29.20.00Higher: 21.1% vs 7.5%

If specifically peppermint or spearmint derived

Mint essential oils have a dedicated subheading within 3301.29, separating them from the general 'other' category.

1302.19Higher: 12.5% vs 7.5%

If it's a vegetable extract rather than a distilled essential oil

Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins or extracts of heading 1302; classification depends on extraction method.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm it's a genuine essential oil, not a diluted product which may shift to 3302

• Provide GC-MS lab analysis if required to prove it's not of citrus fruit and meets 'other' criteria under 3301.29

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as fragrance compounds, ensuring retail packing doesn't trigger 3302 classification