Neroli Essential Oil from China

Essential oil from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) flowers, distinguished from fruit oils. Classed in HTS 3301.29.51.50 as non-fruit citrus-related but floral 'other'. High-value for colognes.

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

Explicitly note 'flower' origin to avoid citrus fruit heading confusion

Expensive; insure shipments and use authenticated Moroccan/Tunisian sources

IFRA limits on use levels for safety data sheets

Neroli Essential Oil from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3301.29.51.50