Lemon Essential Oil (Expressed)
Expressed lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from Citrus limon peel, capturing volatile compounds without heat. Classified under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as 'other' citrus essential oils excluding oranges, suitable for aromatherapy and food flavoring in bulk form. It is terpeneless or not, fitting the 'other' subcategory.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived specifically from orange species like Citrus sinensis
Heading 3301.11 is reserved for orange essential oils; other citrus like lemon fall into the broader 3301.19 'other' category.
If when put up in retail packings suitable for perfumery use
Chapter notes state headings 3303-3307 cover retail-packed products; pure oils in consumer packs may shift from bulk essential oils.
If it's a fixed oil or vegetable oil infused with citrus essences
Concentrates in fixed oils are under 3301 only if by enfleurage; otherwise, they may classify as edible mixtures in Chapter 15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include cold-pressing extraction certificates and limonene content analysis to distinguish from distilled oils and support 3301 classification
• Ensure FDA prior notice for food-grade imports and COA showing no adulterants to avoid holds at customs
Related Products under HTS 3301.19.51.50
Mandarin Essential Oil
Essential oil from Citrus reticulata (mandarin orange) peel, cold-pressed for a sweet citrus note in aromatics. Falls under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as 'other' citrus excluding standard sweet oranges, in bulk for manufacturing. Includes concretes if citrus-derived.
Petitgrain Essential Oil (Citrus Leaf)
Petitgrain oil steam-distilled from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) leaves and twigs, a citrus-derived essential. Under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as 'other' citrus oils, distinct from fruit peel oils. Used in high-end fragrances.
Bergamot Essential Oil (Terpeneless)
Terpeneless bergamot essential oil is derived from the peel of Citrus bergamia through steam distillation and subsequent deterpenation, removing terpenes for a purer aroma profile. It falls under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as an essential oil of citrus fruit, specifically 'other' non-orange varieties that are neither of current season nor advanced in value. This classification applies to bulk oils used in perfumery and flavoring.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit essential oil from Citrus paradisi peel via cold expression, rich in limonene and used in cosmetics and diffusers. It qualifies for HTS 3301.19.51.50 as an 'other' citrus essential oil, not orange-specific and in bulk form. This covers terpenic by-products if deterpenated.
Lime Essential Oil (Distilled)
Distilled lime essential oil from Citrus aurantifolia leaves or peel, featuring a fresh scent for flavorings. HTS 3301.19.51.50 covers this as 'other' citrus essential oils in bulk, including aqueous distillates if applicable. Used primarily in industrial perfumery.
Tangerine Essential Oil
Cold-expressed tangerine oil from Citrus tangerina peel, valued for uplifting fragrance in wellness products. HTS 3301.19.51.50 classifies it as other citrus essential oil, terpeneless or not, for industrial use. Captures volatile terpenic by-products.