Steam-Distilled Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Essential oil obtained by steam distillation of Citrus sinensis peels, used in aromatherapy and flavoring. Falls under HTS 3301.12.00.00 as a terpeneless or not essential oil specifically of orange.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diluted in a carrier oil or solvent for retail sale
Preparations with added solvents become aqueous solutions or retail mixtures under 3302, per chapter notes excluding pure oils.
If from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) rather than sweet orange
Different orange varieties may classify under other citrus subheadings based on botanical source.
If heavily processed into terpeneless fractions or isolates
Advanced deterpenation products may be seen as chemical preparations outside essential oil scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GC-MS lab reports confirming orange peel origin and terpene profile for customs verification
• Label clearly as 'essential oil' not 'aromatic compound' to prevent shifts to chemical headings
• Check for pesticide residues common in citrus peels; non-compliant shipments often face detention
Related Products under HTS 3301.12.00.00
Cold-Pressed Orange Essential Oil
Pure essential oil extracted from orange peel via cold-pressing, retaining natural terpenes and citrus aroma. Classified under HTS 3301.12.00.00 as an essential oil of orange, a citrus fruit peel extract not processed to remove terpenes.
Organic Orange Peel Essential Oil
Certified organic essential oil from steam-distilled peels of organically grown sweet oranges. HTS 3301.12.00.00 covers this pure orange essential oil, whether terpeneless or containing natural terpenes.
Blood Orange Essential Oil
Aromatic essential oil cold-pressed from peels of blood orange (Citrus sinensis var.). HTS 3301.12.00.00 includes all orange-derived essential oils regardless of variety.
Valencia Orange Essential Oil
Premium essential oil from Valencia orange peels, favored for its sweet profile in flavorings. Covered by HTS 3301.12.00.00 as a citrus essential oil of orange.
5-Fold Orange Essential Oil
Concentrated orange essential oil rectified to 5 times normal strength, used in high-end perfumes. Remains under HTS 3301.12.00.00 as a processed form of orange essential oil.
Orange Flower Absolute
Solvent-extracted absolute from orange blossoms, though primarily neroli-scented. If derived from orange flowers, it fits as an absolute under HTS 3301.12.00.00 for orange.