Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

HS v2022 Code: 330112

About oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

HS code 330112 covers the essential oils derived from the orange fruit, including both terpeneless and non-terpeneless varieties, as well as concretes and absolutes. This industry plays a crucial role in the global flavors and fragrances market, providing key ingredients for a wide range of consumer products, from food and beverages to personal care and household items. The demand for these versatile orange oils is driven by their unique aromatic properties and diverse applications across various industries.

Production process

The production of orange essential oils typically involves the extraction of the oils from the fruit's peel or rind. The most common methods used are cold-pressing, steam distillation, and solvent extraction. Cold-pressing involves mechanically pressing the fruit to release the oils, while steam distillation uses steam to vaporize and capture the volatile compounds. Solvent extraction, on the other hand, utilizes organic solvents to selectively dissolve and separate the desired oils from the plant material.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 330112 orange essential oils are the raw orange fruits, which are sourced from major citrus-producing regions around the world. Additionally, the industry requires specialized extraction equipment, such as presses, distillation columns, and solvent recovery systems. Energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are also necessary to power the production processes.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 330112 is the essential oils derived from oranges, which can be further classified as terpeneless or non-terpeneless, as well as concretes and absolutes. These oils are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 330300 Perfumes and toilet waters, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, 210390 Preparations for sauces and prepared sauces; mixed condiments and seasonings, and 330290 Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures, among others.

Revisions to 330112

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 330112. The most recent 1 version of this code (330112) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 330112.

Family tree for oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

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    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330112'>330112: Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330113'>330113: Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330124'>330124: Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330125'>330125: Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/330130'>330130: Resinoids</a>"]
B --> J["<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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