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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of peppermint or other mint origins
Mint-derived essential oils fall under a separate subheading regardless of processing.
If when mixed with fixatives for perfumery use
Mixtures of odoriferous substances with fixatives are classified in heading 3302 as perfume mixtures.
If processed as vegetable extracts rather than distilled oils
Chapter notes exclude natural oleoresins or extracts of heading 1302 from Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical origin with supplier certificates to confirm sassafras classification and avoid reclassification
• Include safety data sheets noting safrole content, as FDA restricts use in food but allows aromatherapy import
• Declare exact purity and extraction method to prevent disputes over 'terpeneless' status
Related Products under HTS 3301.29.51.41
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.
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.
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.