Clove Bud Essential Oil
Pure essential oil steam-distilled from the buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), featuring a spicy, warm aroma used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.13 as an essential oil of clove, not from citrus fruits, in its pure terpeneless or not form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other odoriferous substances for perfumery use
Blends of clove essential oil with synthetic aromatics or other headings 3301 oils shift to mixtures of heading 3302.
If extracted as vegetable oleoresin rather than distilled essential oil
Clove oleoresins are covered under Chapter 13 as extracted vegetable materials, not essential oils of Chapter 33.
If of peppermint or another specifically named non-citrus species
Heading specifies exact species; clove falls under 'other' but peppermint has its own subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity via GC-MS testing to confirm 100% clove origin and avoid misclassification as diluted products
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) documenting steam distillation process and terpene content
• Label with botanical name (Syzygium aromaticum) and 'essential oil' to meet FDA cosmetic ingredient rules
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.13
Clove Leaf Essential Oil
Essential oil obtained by steam distillation of clove tree leaves, known for higher eugenol content and use in flavorings and antiseptics. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.13 as a non-citrus essential oil specifically of clove.
Clove Stem Essential Oil
Steam-distilled oil from clove tree stems, milder in profile than bud oil, utilized in industrial fragrances and natural preservatives. HTS 3301.29.51.13 covers it as essential oil of clove origin, other than citrus.
Organic Clove Essential Oil
Certified organic essential oil from clove buds, produced without synthetic pesticides, for premium aromatherapy and skincare. Classified in HTS 3301.29.51.13 as pure clove essential oil, meeting organic standards but same tariff regardless of certification.
Clove Absolute
Concentrated absolute extracted from clove buds via solvent methods, highly aromatic for high-end perfumery. HTS 3301.29.51.13 includes absolutes as a form of essential oils of clove, other than citrus.
Terpeneless Clove Essential Oil
Clove essential oil with terpenes removed for concentrated odor profile, used in fine fragrances. Covered by HTS 3301.29.51.13 explicitly including terpeneless essential oils of clove.
Clove Resinoid
Resinoid produced by alcohol extraction of clove concretes, viscous base for perfumery fixatives. HTS 3301.29.51.13 encompasses resinoids as part of essential oil classifications for clove.