Which loading ports and Incoterms do you offer?
Default loading ports are Shanghai and Guangzhou, both with frequent sailings to North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific and strong air-cargo connectivity; Shenzhen/Ningbo can be arranged for specific forwarder programmes. Incoterms 2020: we quote FOB (Shanghai/Guangzhou) as the standard, and also offer CFR, CIF, EXW and DAP depending on the customer's forwarding setup; DDP is possible for selected markets via our freight partners but is quoted case-by-case because of duty/registration variables.For flammable-classified lots (flash point ≤60°C), the dangerous-goods documentation, UN packaging certificate and (for air) the operator's acceptance must be in place before booking — we confirm the...
What are the key aromatic compounds in zhike fruit peel oil?
Published GC-MS studies of Chinese zhike (Aurantii Fructus) volatile oil consistently report d-limonene as the leading component, but with wide variation by origin and maturity — roughly 9-65% of peak area across lots, with many studies in the 39-64% range (e.g. 43.1% in a stability study, 38.8% in an ohmic-assisted distillation, 64.4% in a Shanxi lot). Linalool is the usual second- or third-ranked oxygenated marker (about 4-26% in published data), followed by γ-terpinene, α-terpineol, myrcene, β-pinene, 2-undecanone and others; total identified components typically run to 50-80+.The limonene/linalool balance is the practical quality fingerprint for zhike peel oil — limonene-dominant batches...
What INCI name and labeling information apply to zhike fruit peel oil?
The INCI family for this botanical is Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) — the peel-oil entries used commercially are 'Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil' (expressed ripe peel) and related peel-extract entries; for the distilled immature-peel article the exact INCI name must be confirmed against the current cosmetics-ingredient directory of your destination market, because INCI registers the article/process, and our batch documentation states botanical name + part + process (Citrus aurantium L., immature fruit peel, steam-distilled) so the responsible formulator can map it correctly.CAS declaration: ripe expressed peel oil is commonly declared as 68916-04-1; 72968-50-4 (EINECS 277-143-2) is the...
What are the IFRA restrictions and allergen declaration requirements for zhike fruit peel oil?
IFRA 51st Amendment does not list a specific restriction standard for bitter-orange peel oil itself; the practical obligations are (1) fragrance-safety assessment of the finished formula per IFRA Code of Practice, and (2) phototoxicity care for citrus peel oils — expressed citrus oils carry furocoumarin/phototoxicity guidance, while steam-distilled zhike oil contains only low furocoumarin levels (distillation keeps the non-volatile photosensitisers out of the oil), which should be confirmed by GC for the batch if the formula is used in leave-on sun-exposed products.EU allergen labelling (cosmetics, (EC) 1223/2009 Annex III) applies downstream for the declared fragrance allergens in the oil —...
What is the HS code for zhike fruit peel oil?
Zhike fruit peel oil falls under HS heading 3301 (essential oils, whether or not terpeneless, including concretes and absolutes). For US imports the relevant 10-digit line is 3301.29.51.50 'Other', where the MFN duty rate is 0%; the same subheading logic applies to the 3301.29 family in most markets, but 8/10-digit splits and duty rates differ by country and must be confirmed by your broker at booking time.Two practical notes: (1) the Section 301 (China-origin) question — earlier product lines in this range (3301.29.51.50) shipped without additional duty, but the tariff list changes; we recommend re-checking the current Section 301 status...
Do you test zhike fruit peel oil for heavy metals and pesticide residues?
Yes, on a risk-based schedule. Standard routine: heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium) by ICP-MS and a pesticides screen by GC-MS/MS multi-residue method on the raw botanical and/or the finished oil, with frequency set by origin risk and customer requirement. Full-batch or third-party testing (SGS, Eurofins or an accredited lab of your choice) can be arranged for premium or regulated markets.Note on limits: because no dedicated product standard fixes residue limits for this oil, applicable limits follow the destination market's framework — e.g. EU pesticide MRL logic for botanicals/extracts (Reg. (EC) 396/2005 family) and cosmetics heavy-metal guidance (EC) 1223/2009 impurities...
Can zhike fruit peel oil be supplied halal- and kosher-certified?
Yes, on request. The process itself is inherently clean for certification: steam distillation of a botanical raw material with no alcohol, no animal-derived inputs, no enzymes and no processing aids of animal origin; the finished oil contains only citrus peel volatiles. Halal and kosher certification is arranged through recognised certifying bodies, with audit coverage of the raw-material supply chain, production line and cleaning protocol.Practical notes: certification adds lead time (typically 2-6 weeks for the certificate issuance after audit, depending on the body and whether the facility is already certified) and a per-certificate cost that is quoted with the order; batch...
Is zhike fruit peel oil allowed in food flavoring (GB 2760 / FEMA GRAS)?
Short answer: the Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) peel-oil flavour family is permitted in China and the USA, but zhike's immature-fruit identity needs explicit handling on documents.China: bitter orange oil (Citrus aurantium L.) has been on the GB 2760 natural-flavouring list since early editions; the current GB 2760-2024 list (in force 2025-02-08) must be checked entry-by-entry before food use. USA: bitter orange peel oil carries FEMA GRAS 2823 and is covered by 21 CFR §182.20, with typical FEMA usage levels around 67 ppm (beverages) to 500 ppm (chewing gum). Caveat: zhike per ChP is the dried immature fruit — same species,...
What is the FOB price of zhike fruit peel oil, and how are price tiers structured?
FOB quotations are issued on inquiry because the price band is wide and grade-dependent. Indicative market context from 2026 research: domestic Chinese natural bitter-orange peel oil (small-lot ex-works) is offered around CNY 800-850/kg by Jiangxi natural-spice producers, imported Italian cold-pressed bitter orange oil lists near CNY 220-240/kg on B2B platforms (a different article — expressed ripe peel), and low-grade industrial 'bitter orange' trade lots at CNY 15-90/kg are not comparable natural-spice material.G4S's tiering for zhike fruit peel oil: (1) standard steam-distilled grade with batch COA/GC-MS; (2) selected/fingerprint-locked grade (retained standard, tighter windows, nitrogen blanketing); (3) documented grade for regulated paths...