Pure Lemongrass Essential Oil
Pure lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) extracted via steam distillation, terpeneless or not, used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.19 as an essential oil of lemongrass, distinct from citrus oils and other herbal varieties. It is not mixed with other substances or put up for retail perfumery use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diluted in alcohol and packaged for retail perfumery use
Blended with fixatives or solvents for fragrance compounds, it becomes a mixture of odoriferous substances under heading 3302.
If processed as vegetable extracts or oleoresins rather than distilled oil
Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins from Chapter 33, directing them to heading 1302 for extracted forms.
If of a different botanical source like palmarosa or citronella
Specific subheading applies only to lemongrass (Cymbopogon); other grassy essential oils use the broader 'other' category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical origin with Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming Cymbopogon citratus to avoid misclassification as other essential oils
• Ensure packaging does not resemble retail perfumery packs (e.g
• bulk >100ml) to stay under pure essential oil heading, not 3302
• Declare exact deterpenation status and purity percentage; impurities >20% may shift to extracted oleoresins
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.19
Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil
Certified organic lemongrass essential oil obtained by steam distillation from organically grown Cymbopogon flexuosus leaves. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.19 due to its lemongrass origin and status as a pure essential oil, not citrus-derived or further processed into resinoids.
Terpeneless Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil with terpenes removed through deterpenation, concentrating odoriferous components for high-end perfumery. HTS 3301.29.51.19 covers terpeneless or not versions specifically of lemongrass, excluding mixtures or retail packs.
Steam Distilled Lemongrass Oil
High-purity lemongrass essential oil produced exclusively by steam distillation from fresh leaves, retaining natural terpenes. Classified in HTS 3301.29.51.19 for its lemongrass specificity within non-citrus essential oils.
West Indian Lemongrass Essential Oil
Essential oil from Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian lemongrass) via cold-pressed or distilled methods, used in flavorings. HTS 3301.29.51.19 precisely matches this variety, excluding concretes or absolutes.
East Indian Lemongrass Oil
Distilled essential oil from Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian lemongrass), rich in citral for industrial applications. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.19 as a lemongrass-specific essential oil, terpenic by-products included if from deterpenation.
Bulk Lemongrass Essential Oil Drums
Industrial-grade lemongrass essential oil packaged in 200L steel drums for manufacturing dilution. HTS 3301.29.51.19 applies to unpackaged or bulk pure oils of lemongrass origin.