Anise Essential Oil (Star Anise Origin)
Pure essential oil steam-distilled from star anise (Illicium verum) seeds, featuring a sweet licorice-like aroma. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.03 as an essential oil of anise, not from citrus fruits, in its terpeneless or not form for aromatherapy and flavoring. Packaged in small dark glass bottles to preserve potency.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with fixatives or diluted for perfumery use
Blends suitable for direct retail perfumery use fall under heading 3302 as mixtures of odoriferous substances.
If it's an extracted vegetable oleoresin rather than distilled essential oil
Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins of Chapter 13 from heading 3301; oleoresins are classified separately.
If from citrus fruit sources mistakenly labeled as anise
Heading 3301 separates citrus essential oils (3301.12/3301.13) from others like anise.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin certificate confirming anise source (e.g
• star anise or Pimpinella anisum) to match HTS 3301.29.51.03 subheading
• Provide GC-MS lab analysis if purity questioned, as customs may test for synthetic aromatics excluded from this heading
• Avoid retail packaging over 50ml without retail set declaration to prevent reclassification under Chapter 33 notes
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.03
Organic Aniseed Essential Oil
Certified organic essential oil extracted from aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) via steam distillation, known for digestive and antimicrobial properties. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.03 specifically for anise essential oils other than citrus-derived. Used in natural cosmetics and herbal products.
Star Anise Absolute
Concentrated absolute obtained by solvent extraction from star anise flowers, richer in aroma compounds than steam-distilled oils. HTS 3301.29.51.03 covers such concretes and absolutes of anise essential oils. Ideal for high-end perfumery.
Anise Oil Terpeneless Concentrate
Terpeneless essential oil of anise, processed to remove terpenes for purer scent profile, including terpenic by-products. Classified in HTS 3301.29.51.03 as a deterpenated anise essential oil. Used in food and fragrance industries.
Pimpinella Anisum Essential Oil
High-purity essential oil from Pimpinella anisum (common anise) seeds, with dominant anethole content for licorice flavor. HTS 3301.29.51.03 precisely for anise oils excluding citrus. Common in natural medicine and baking extracts.
Anise Resinoid Extract
Resinoid from anise obtained by alcohol extraction and evaporation, used as fixative in perfumes. Covered by HTS 3301.29.51.03 for resinoids of anise essential oils. Non-aqueous and highly concentrated.