Citrus Eau de Parfum Base from China
Industrial fragrance base blending bergamot, lemon oils, and fixatives in 15% ethanol solution, intended for dilution into eau de parfum products. HTS 3302.90.20 applies as it's an alcoholic mixture of odoriferous substances used as raw material in cosmetics manufacturing, exceeding 10% alcohol. Not suitable for direct retail use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label containers 'For Industrial Use Only' to distinguish from retail perfumes and support 3302 classification
• Document end-use with buyer affidavits if challenged, proving it's not a finished toiletry
• Ensure IFRA compliance certificates for safe handling of sensitizing aromachemicals