Oris Butter Concrete from China
Oris butter concrete from Iris pallida rhizomes is an enfleurage-like waxy mass with powdery violet scent. Classed under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' concretes before alcohol washing to absolute. Used in classical perfumery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Wax content declaration to distinguish concrete from absolutes
• Rhizome origin certs (Tuscany standard) for authenticity
• Aged product requires stability testing