Sandalwood Essential Oil
Pure essential oil extracted from sandalwood trees (Santalum album), used in aromatherapy and perfumery for its woody, balsamic scent. Classified under HTS 3301.29.5139 as an essential oil of sandalwood, distinct from citrus oils and other essential oils. It is terpeneless or not, meeting the chapter's definition for odoriferous substances derived from natural sources.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with synthetic odoriferous substances
Mixtures of odoriferous substances from 3301 with synthetic aromatics fall under heading 3302 for complex perfume mixtures.
If it's a vegetable extract rather than distilled essential oil
Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins or extracts of heading 1302; non-distilled sandalwood extracts classify there instead.
If not specifically of sandalwood but another non-citrus type like pine
Sandalwood is specified in subheading .5139; other essential oils like pine go to .2000 or other 'other' subs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify authenticity with certificates of origin and GC-MS analysis reports to confirm sandalwood content and avoid misclassification as synthetic aromatics
• Ensure packaging meets retail sale requirements if not bulk; provide safety data sheets for hazardous material shipping compliance
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.39
Sandalwood Resinoid
Resinoid extracted from sandalwood via alcohol or hydrocarbon solvents, used as a fixative in oriental fragrances. Under HTS 3301.29.5139 as part of sandalwood essential oil products including resinoids.
Therapeutic Grade Sandalwood Oil
High-purity sandalwood essential oil tested for therapeutic use in massage and skincare blends. HTS 3301.29.5139 for pure sandalwood oils suitable as raw materials.
Sandalwood Oleoresin Extract
Extracted oleoresin from sandalwood, concentrated for flavor and fragrance industries. Classed in 3301.29.5139 excluding chapter 1302 oleoresins.
Bulk Sandalwood Essential Oil
Industrial bulk drums of sandalwood essential oil for manufacturing perfumes. HTS 3301.29.5139 for non-retail pure oils.
Australian Sandalwood Oil
Steam-distilled essential oil from Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum), prized for its creamy, woody aroma in high-end fragrances. Falls under HTS 3301.29.5139 due to its classification as a sandalwood essential oil, separate from citrus and other oils per the tariff hierarchy.
Indian Sandalwood Absolute
Concentrated absolute obtained from sandalwood via solvent extraction, used in luxury perfumes for its rich, persistent base note. HTS 3301.29.5139 covers it as a sandalwood-derived absolute, included in the essential oils heading per tariff structure.