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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 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