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HQ 956847


August 15, 1994

CLA-2 CO:R:C:F 956847 GFC

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3301.29.1000

Mr. Philip Michael
Nature's Oils Pty, Ltd.
ACN No. 051 546 162
12 Henry Street
Norwood, S.A., 5067
Australia

RE: Eucalyptus Oil from Australia

Dear Mr. Michael:

This is in response to your letter of August 8, 1994, requesting the tariff classification of eucalyptus oil. You also request information on "purity, identity, manufacturing and other standards."

FACTS:

The commodity consists of essential oil of eucalyptus in small bottles for therapeutic use from Australia.

ISSUE:

What is the tariff classification of such eucalyptus oil under the Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTS)?

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

Essential oils (terpeneless or not), . . . of eucalyptus, are provided for under item 3301.29.1000 of the HTS and are dutiable at a reduced rate of 2.1% ad valorem.

HOLDING:

The essential oil "Eucalyptus Oil" is classifiable under the provision for "Essential oils (terpeneless or not), . . . of eucalyptus, in subheading 3301.29.1000 of the HTS at a reduced rate of 2.1% ad valorem.

Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You may contact the FDA at the following:

Import Branch HFS-606
Food and Drug Administration
200 C Street, SW., Room 5404
Washington, D.C. 20204

Sincerely,

John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division

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