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 v2022 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 of critical importance to numerous industries. These natural, aromatic compounds are widely used in the production of perfumes, cosmetics, flavorings, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals, making them a vital component of the global economy. The essential oils and extracts classified under this code are obtained through various extraction techniques, each with its own unique properties and applications.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the 3301 industry include enfleurage, maceration, and steam distillation. Enfleurage involves the absorption of aromatic compounds from flowers onto a fatty substrate, while maceration uses solvents to extract the desired compounds from plant materials. Steam distillation is a common method for extracting essential oils, where the plant material is heated, and the volatile compounds are captured in the distillate.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 3301 industry are the raw plant materials, such as flowers, leaves, roots, and seeds, which are the source of the essential oils and extracts. Additionally, the industry requires specialized extraction equipment, solvents, and processing facilities to handle the delicate nature of these natural compounds. Skilled labor, particularly in the areas of botanical knowledge and extraction techniques, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 3301 industry are the essential oils, absolutes, concretes, and other concentrated extracts, which are then used as inputs for a wide range of downstream industries. These include the 3304 Cosmetics and Toiletry Preparations, 3302 Perfumes and Toilet Waters, 3307 Pre-shave, Shaving or After-shave Preparations, Personal Deodorants, Bath Preparations; Depilatories, and 2106 Food Preparations Not Elsewhere Specified or Included sectors, among others. The industry also produces terpenic by-products and resinoids, which have their own unique applications.

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/v2022/33'>33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3301'>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/v2022/3302'>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/v2022/3303'>3303: Perfumes and toilet waters</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3304'>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/v2022/3305'>3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3306'>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/v2022/3307'>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/v2022/330112'>330112: Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330113'>330113: Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330119'>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/v2022/330124'>330124: Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330125'>330125: Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330129'>330129: Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330130'>330130: Resinoids</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330190'>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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