Brazilian Sassafras Ocotea Oil
Steam-distilled essential oil from Ocotea cymbarum sourced in Brazil, classified in HTS 3301.29.51.41 as sassafras-type oils. Used in niche perfumery for woody-floral notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of bergamot or other specifically named origins
Certain named essential oils have dedicated subheadings outside 'other'.
If pre-mixed into retail shaving preparations
Perfumery preparations like pre-shave lotions fall under heading 3307.
If crude lac or gum extracts pre-distillation
Undistilled natural extracts are in Chapter 13 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure supplier provides country-of-origin certification, as Brazil-specific sourcing affects quotas
• Package in amber glass retail bottles under 100ml for easier cosmetic declaration
• Monitor EU REACH compliance if transshipping, due to safrole restrictions
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.41
Sassafras Essential Oil
Pure essential oil extracted from the root bark of sassafras trees (Sassafras albidum), classified under HTS 3301.29.51.41 due to its specific botanical origin. Used in aromatherapy and as a flavoring agent in limited applications.
Ocotea Cymbarum Essential Oil
Essential oil steam-distilled from leaves of Ocotea cymbarum, a Brazilian sassafras relative, specifically covered under HTS 3301.29.51.41. Prized for its safrole-rich profile in natural perfumery.
Safrole-Rich Sassafras Oil Extract
High-safrole content essential oil from sassafras bark distillation, explicitly under HTS 3301.29.51.41 for sassafras oils. Primarily imported for industrial fragrance compounding.
Terpeneless Sassafras Essential Oil
Sassafras oil processed to remove terpenes, retaining absolutes and concretes, still under HTS 3301.29.51.41 for origin-specific oils. Ideal for high-end fragrance bases.
Sassafras Root Bark Oil Concentrate
Concentrated enfleurage extract from sassafras root bark, covered by HTS 3301.29.51.41 including such concentrates. Applied in artisanal soap and candle fragrancing.