Crude Para-Cymene Oil from China
Crude para-cymene is a terpenic oil derived from distillation or treatment of coniferous woods, primarily composed of p-cymene (para-cymene). It qualifies for HTS 3805.90.5000 as other crude terpenic oils not specified elsewhere in the heading. Used in fragrance, flavor, and solvent applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Submit analytical reports confirming para-cymene as main component from wood distillation process
• Ensure proper UN hazmat classification (UN 2319) for terpenoid oils during ocean/air transport
• Avoid misdeclaration as essential oils (3301) by providing crude processing evidence