Orris Root Essential Oil
Pure essential oil extracted from the rhizomes of the Iris pallida plant, classified under HTS 3301.29.20.00 as an essential oil of orris. It is terpeneless or not, used primarily in perfumery for its woody, violet-like aroma. This falls specifically under 'of orris' in the essential oils heading, excluding citrus fruits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If labeled as other non-citrus essential oils without specifying orris
Orris oil not distinctly identified falls into the broader 'other' category for essential oils other than citrus.
If it's a vegetable extract or tincture rather than a distilled essential oil
Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins or extracts of heading 1302 from Chapter 33, shifting to extracts of plants.
If prepared as a synthetic mixture or food-grade flavoring
Odoriferous mixtures of substances from 3301 fall under 3302 per chapter notes, not pure essential oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm it's orris-derived, as mislabeling can lead to reclassification under general essential oils
• Provide GC-MS analysis reports proving it's not mixed with citrus oils, avoiding exclusion from this specific subheading
• Ensure packaging meets retail sale standards if for perfumery use, per Chapter 33 notes on odoriferous substances
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.20.00
Orris Absolute Perfume Extract
A highly concentrated absolute obtained from orris root via solvent extraction, used in luxury perfumery. Classified under HTS 3301.29.20.00 as an absolute of orris essential oils. It qualifies as part of concretes and absolutes specifically of orris, distinct from other extracts.
Terpeneless Orris Essential Oil
Deterpenated essential oil from orris root, removing terpenes for a purer, longer-lasting scent in fine fragrances. Falls under HTS 3301.29.20.00 as a terpeneless essential oil of orris. Includes terpenic by-products if applicable, specific to orris.
Orris Concrete Perfumery Material
Waxy concrete extract from orris flowers or roots via enfleurage or solvent, used as base in perfume compounding. Classified in HTS 3301.29.20.00 as a concrete of orris essential oils. Explicitly covered as obtained by enfleurage or maceration.
Orris Resinoid Extract
Resinous extract from orris root used in oriental perfume bases for its powdery, earthy notes. Under HTS 3301.29.20.00 as a resinoid of orris. Part of the heading's coverage for extracted oleoresins and resinoids specific to orris.
Orris Oil Aqueous Distillate
Hydrosol or aqueous solution from orris essential oil distillation, milder for skincare and diffusers. HTS 3301.29.20.00 covers aqueous distillates of orris oils. Included explicitly in the heading for orris-derived products.
Organic Orris Essential Oil
Certified organic essential oil steam-distilled from orris rhizomes, free of pesticides for natural perfumery. Classified HTS 3301.29.20.00 as orris essential oil. Organic status doesn't change classification but requires certification.