Oakmoss Absolute

Oakmoss absolute, solvent-extracted from oak lichen, provides an earthy, leathery base note in chypre perfumes. Under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes, it's regulated due to atranol allergens. Sold pure to fragrance houses for compounding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3301.90.10Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If processed as terpeneless

Terpeneless deterpenation products have dedicated subheadings.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If unextracted lichen for extraction

Raw plants and lichens for perfume use are in Chapter 12 before extraction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include IFRA certificate limiting atranol/schloratanol to comply with global allergen regs

β€’ Specify lichen species (Evernia prunastri) in docs to match tariff description

β€’ Monitor EU Annex II bans, as high levels may require low-atranol variants

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