Violet Leaf Absolute from China
Violet leaf absolute, extracted from Viola odorata leaves, imparts green-cucumber notes to colognes and fougeres. Under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes for perfumery. Highly concentrated, used dropwise in compounds.
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
• Optical rotation specs to confirm natural vs. synthetic reconstitution
• Small batch imports recommended due to oxidation sensitivity
• Label 'not for ingestion' per FDA flavor bans on violet leaf