Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins

HS v2017 Code: 3301

About oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins

HS code 3301 covers a diverse range of essential oils, extracts, and related products that are widely used in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage manufacturing. These oils and concentrates are obtained through specialized extraction techniques and play a crucial role in the global fragrance, flavor, and aromatherapy markets. As a key component of many consumer and industrial products, the 3301 industry is an integral part of the broader chemical and manufacturing sectors.

Production process

The production of essential oils and related products under HS code 3301 typically involves a few key techniques. Enfleurage, a traditional method, uses animal fat or vegetable oil to absorb the fragrant compounds from flowers. Maceration, another common technique, uses solvents to extract the desired compounds from plant materials. Distillation, both steam and hydro-distillation, is also widely used to separate the volatile aromatic compounds from the plant matter.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 3301 industry include a variety of plant materials, such as flowers, leaves, stems, and roots, which serve as the source of the essential oils and extracts. Specialized extraction equipment, including stills, centrifuges, and filtration systems, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of solvents, carriers, and other processing aids to facilitate the extraction and concentration of the desired compounds.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 3301 industry are essential oils, absolutes, concretes, and other concentrated extracts derived from various plant sources. These products are then used as inputs for a wide range of downstream industries, including 3304 Cosmetics and Toiletry Preparations, 3302 Perfumes and Flavors, and 2106 Food Preparations, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included. The terpenic by-products and resinoids generated during the extraction process may also find applications in the production of other chemical products.

Family tree for oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/33'>33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3301'>3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3302'>3302: Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3303'>3303: Perfumes and toilet waters</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3304'>3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3305'>3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3306'>3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3307'>3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330112'>330112: Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330113'>330113: Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330119'>330119: Oils, essential; of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330124'>330124: Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330125'>330125: Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330129'>330129: Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330130'>330130: Resinoids</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330190'>330190: Oils, essential; concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301</a>"]


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