Other
Essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by products of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 3301.90.50.00
Rose Absolute Essential Oil
Rose absolute is a highly concentrated, solvent-extracted form of rose essential oil used in perfumery for its rich floral scent. It falls under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as an absolute derived from rose flowers, distinct from steam-distilled essential oils. This product is 'other' essential oils, concretes, and absolutes not specified elsewhere in heading 3301.
Jasmine Absolute
Jasmine absolute is a premium solvent-extracted concentrate from jasmine flowers, prized in high-end fragrances for its intense, indolic aroma. Classified under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as an 'other' absolute, it excludes steam-distilled oils and fits the heading for concretes and absolutes. It's not mixed for retail but sold as a raw material for perfumery.
Tuberose Absolute
Tuberose absolute, extracted via solvent from tuberose flowers, delivers a creamy, narcotic floral note essential for luxury perfumes. It is categorized under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes, separate from resinoids or concretes. This raw ingredient is traded for blending in fragrance compounds.
Vanilla Resinoid
Vanilla resinoid is a thick, alcohol-soluble extract obtained by hydrocarbon solvent extraction from vanilla beans, used as a fixative in fragrances. It qualifies for HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' resinoids, not covered by oleoresins in other chapters. Primarily imported for industrial perfume production.
Oakmoss Absolute
Oakmoss absolute, solvent-extracted from oak lichen, provides an earthy, leathery base note in chypre perfumes. Under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes, it's regulated due to atranol allergens. Sold pure to fragrance houses for compounding.
Benzoin Resinoid
Benzoin resinoid is extracted from styrax benzoin resin using solvents, yielding a balsamic, vanilla-like scent for oriental perfumes. Classified in HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' resinoids suitable for perfumery. It's a concentrated intermediate, not a retail product.
Tonka Bean Absolute
Tonka absolute, solvent-extracted from Dipteryx odorata beans, offers coumarin-rich, nutty-hay tones for fine fragrances. Falls under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes, regulated for coumarin content. Used undiluted in perfume formulations.
Violet Leaf Absolute
Violet leaf absolute, extracted from Viola odorata leaves, imparts green-cucumber notes to colognes and fougeres. Under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes for perfumery. Highly concentrated, used dropwise in compounds.
Ambrette Seed Absolute
Ambrette absolute from Abelmoschus moschatus seeds provides musky, fruity notes as a natural musk alternative. HTS 3301.90.50.00 for 'other' seed-derived absolutes in perfumery. Rare and expensive, imported pure.
Oris Butter Concrete
Oris butter concrete from Iris pallida rhizomes is an enfleurage-like waxy mass with powdery violet scent. Classed under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' concretes before alcohol washing to absolute. Used in classical perfumery.
Moss Resinoid
Moss resinoid from various lichens blends earthy notes for chypre bases. HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' resinoids for perfumery. Standardized product for consistent blending.
Carnation Absolute
Carnation absolute from Dianthus caryophyllus captures spicy-clove floralcy for vintage perfumes. Under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' flower absolutes. Niche import for reconstructs.
Civet Absolue
Synthetic civet absolue mimics animalic notes from natural civetone for ethical perfumery. HTS 3301.90.50.00 covers 'other' synthetic aromatics if qualifying as absolutes. Modern replacement for banned naturals.
Clary Sage Absolute
Clary sage absolute from Salvia sclarea flowers is a rare, musky-nutty extract for herbaceous perfume accords. HTS 3301.90.50.00 includes it as 'other' due to solvent extraction method. Bulk imported for aroma chemical isolation.