Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

HS v2017 Code: 330129

About oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

HS code 330129 covers a diverse range of essential oils that are not classified elsewhere under heading 3301. These oils are widely used in the fragrance, flavoring, and pharmaceutical industries, contributing significantly to the global economy. They are extracted from various plant sources and possess unique aromatic properties that make them indispensable in numerous applications, from personal care products to food and beverage manufacturing.

Production process

The production of essential oils under HS code 330129 typically involves extraction techniques such as steam distillation, solvent extraction, or supercritical fluid extraction. These methods allow for the separation of the volatile aromatic compounds from the plant material, resulting in concentrated oils with distinct scents and compositions. The specific techniques employed may vary depending on the source plant and the desired characteristics of the final product.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of essential oils under HS code 330129 include various plant materials, such as flowers, leaves, stems, and roots. Depending on the specific oil, the source plants may include herbs, spices, citrus fruits, and other botanicals. In addition to the raw plant materials, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as distillation columns, extraction vessels, and purification systems, as well as energy sources and solvents.

Production outputs

The essential oils classified under HS code 330129 are used in a wide range of industries and applications. They are commonly used as fragrance ingredients in personal care products, such as perfumes, lotions, and soaps. Additionally, these oils are utilized as flavorings in food and beverage manufacturing, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy products, and household cleaners. Other industries that may consume the outputs of HS code 330129 include 330124 Oils, essential; of citrus fruit, 330125 Oils, essential; of mint, and 330126 Oils, essential; of other plants.

Revisions to 330129

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 330129. The most recent 1 version of this code (330129) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 330129 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

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    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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330112'>330112: Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330113'>330113: Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330124'>330124: Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330125'>330125: Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/330130'>330130: Resinoids</a>"]
B --> J["<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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