Peppermint Terpeneless Essential Oil from China

Terpeneless essential oil obtained from Mentha piperita via deterpenation process. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.50 as 'other' non-citrus essential oils, including terpenic by-products. Commonly used in food flavoring and oral care products.

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 showing deterpenation to distinguish from crude oils under 3301.29.20

Ensure COA confirms terpeneless status to avoid reclassification as a terpenic by-product

Package in retail-ready retail sizes carefully, as chapter notes may push retail preparations to 3302