Oakmoss Absolute from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include IFRA certificate limiting atranol/schloratanol to comply with global allergen regs
• Specify lichen species (Evernia prunastri) in docs to match tariff description
• Monitor EU Annex II bans, as high levels may require low-atranol variants