Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly from Germany
Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly is a pure, unscented petroleum jelly packaged in a 3.75 oz plastic tub for retail sale. It is used for moisturizing dry skin, protecting minor cuts, and preventing chafing, classified under HTS 3304.99.10.00 as petroleum jelly put up for retail sale in the skin care preparations category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify retail packaging (under 1kg net weight) meets FDA cosmetic labeling requirements including INCI names and net quantity
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming 100% petroleum jelly composition to avoid reclassification as medicaments