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Crude Para-Cymene Oil from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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