Oriental Spice Fragrance Essence from China
Alcohol-dissolved (18% by weight) mixture of cinnamon, clove oils, and amber synthetics for oriental perfume bases in cosmetics factories. Classified in 3302.90.20 for its role as an industrial raw material with high alcohol content derived from odoriferous substances. Used exclusively in manufacturing, not direct sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact odoriferous substance breakdown to match chapter definitions excluding non-qualifying extracts
• Avoid retail-like packaging; use plain bulk containers to prevent 3307 misclassification
• Monitor for REACH compliance if importing to EU transshipment points