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Lavender Water from Japan

Lavender floral water from steam-distilled lavender flowers, applied in toners, sprays, and aromatherapy. HTS 3303.00.10.00 covers this alcohol-free product as a true hydrosol byproduct of essential oil production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include GC-MS test reports proving hydrosol nature and absence of synthetic additives or alcohol

• Use retail spray bottles for cosmetic classification; bulk shipments risk food or extract headings

• Avoid claiming 'essential water' if diluted, as it could shift to 3307 perfumery mixtures