Tolu Balsam Resinoid from China
Tolu balsam resinoid, solvent-extracted from Myroxylon balsamum toluiferum, imparts a sweet, cinnamon-like fragrance and falls under HTS 3301.30.00.00 for resinoids. It functions as a perfume fixative and flavor base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document solvent extraction to distinguish from Chapter 13 balsams
• Test for terpeneless processing if claimed, aligning with heading scope
• Use HTS-specific invoices to prevent default to broader extract codes