Harmonized System Code Classification

33
Classification: Essential oils and resins; perfumery substances

The HS code "33" mainly covers the following products:

• Essential oils and resins: Volatile oils extracted from plants, such as lavender oil, peppermint oil, lemon oil, etc., and natural resins, such as pine resin, gum arabic, etc.
• Perfumery substances: Including natural perfumes, such as Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, clove, etc., and synthetic perfumes, such as vanillin, ethylvanillin, etc.
• Perfume compounds used in cosmetics or toiletries: Perfume mixtures specifically used in cosmetics or toiletries.

Classification basis:

This classification is mainly based on the components and uses of the product. If the product's main component is plant-extracted essential oil, resin, or perfume, and it is mainly used for flavoring, fragrance, or perfume production, it will be classified under the "33" chapter.

Specific factors that affect classification:

• Extraction method: Whether it is distilled, pressed, or extracted with solvents, as long as the final product is essential oil or resin, it may be classified under the "33" chapter.
• Chemical composition: Chemical composition analysis of the product can help determine whether it belongs to essential oil, resin, or perfume.
• Use: Whether the product is used for food flavoring, perfume production, or cosmetic fragrance is a key factor in classification.

3302
Classification: Mixtures of odor substances and mixtures based on these substances (including alcohol solutions), used as industrial raw materials; other formulations based on odor substances used in the manufacture of beverages.

3302.10
Classification: Mixtures of odor substances and mixtures based on these substances (including alcohol solutions), used as industrial raw materials; other formulations based on odor substances used in the manufacture of beverages:

Specific meaning: Formulations used in the food or beverage industry:
Containing alcohol:
* Alcohol content by weight exceeding 20%:
* Other*

3302101000
Classification: Mixtures of scented substances and mixtures containing these substances (including alcohol solutions), used as industrial raw materials; other formulations based on scented substances used in the manufacture of beverages:
Explanation: Formulations used in the food or beverage industry, without alcohol.

Examples of products under this code:

• Vanilla extract (without alcohol)
• Natural citrus oil blend for food flavoring
• Scented mixtures used in beverage production (non-alcoholic)
• Perfume base for industrial use (non-alcoholic)
• Flavoring agents for soft drinks (without alcohol)
• Natural spice oil for food industry use
• Aromatic compound for use in non-alcoholic beverages