Nutmeg Essential Oil (Steam Distilled)
Pure essential oil extracted from nutmeg seeds via steam distillation, retaining its natural terpenes. Classified under HTS 3301.29.51.25 as an essential oil of nutmeg, not from citrus fruits. Used in aromatherapy for its warm, spicy aroma.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of clove, niaouli, or ylang-ylang instead
Different botanical source changes the specific essential oil subheading within 3301.29.
If it's an extracted vegetable oleoresin
Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins from Chapter 33, directing them to heading 1302.
If mixtures of odoriferous substances for perfumery
Blended with other aromatics, it becomes a product of heading 3302 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and extraction method via GC-MS testing to confirm classification as nutmeg essential oil
• Include Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing origin from Myristica fragrans seeds and terpene content
• Avoid misclassification as nutmeg oleoresin, which falls under different subheadings
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.25
Organic Nutmeg Absolute
Concentrated absolute obtained from nutmeg through solvent extraction, used in high-end perfumery. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.25 as an absolute of nutmeg essential oils. Rich in volatile compounds for fragrance applications.
Terpeneless Nutmeg Essential Oil
Nutmeg essential oil with terpenes removed for use in food flavoring and cosmetics. HTS 3301.29.51.25 covers it as a processed essential oil specifically of nutmeg. Higher concentration of odoriferous constituents.
Nutmeg Oil Concrete
Waxy concrete from enfleurage or solvent extraction of nutmeg flowers/seeds for perfumery bases. Classified in HTS 3301.29.51.25 as a concrete of nutmeg essential oils. Used in natural fragrance compounding.
Aqueous Nutmeg Distillate
Hydrosol or floral water from nutmeg steam distillation, containing water-soluble aromatics. Covered by HTS 3301.29.51.25 as aqueous distillate of nutmeg essential oils. Used in natural cosmetics.
Nutmeg Resinoid for Perfumery
Alcohol-soluble resinoid from nutmeg essential oils, used as fixative in fine fragrances. HTS 3301.29.51.25 for resinoids of nutmeg. Provides long-lasting spicy notes.
Concentrated Nutmeg Oil in Fixed Oils
Nutmeg essential oil concentrate dissolved in carrier fixed oils like jojoba for massage blends. Classified HTS 3301.29.51.25 as concentrates in fixed oils of nutmeg. Retail aromatherapy product.