HS Code for Lime essential oil

Lime essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.19. This classification falls within Chapter 33, which covers essential oils and resinoids. Specifically, heading 3301 covers essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. Within this heading, citrus fruit oils are grouped together. While orange oil (3301.12) and lemon oil (3301.13) have their own specific subheadings, lime oil falls into the residual category 3301.19, which is designated for \"Other\" citrus oils. The oil is typically extracted from the peel of the fruit (Citrus aurantifolia or Citrus latifolia) through expression (cold-pressing) or steam distillation. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the oil is in its natural state, has had its terpenes removed (terpeneless), or has been processed into a concrete or absolute form, provided it retains the essential character of the plant's odoriferous constituents.

Products Included

• Cold-pressed lime essential oil
• Steam-distilled lime essential oil
• Terpeneless lime oil
• Lime oil concretes and absolutes
• Key lime and Persian lime essential oils

Common Misclassification

Lime essential oil is often misclassified under HS code 3301.13 (Lemon oil) due to the botanical similarity between the fruits, but the HS nomenclature strictly separates them. Another common error is classifying it under 3302.10, which covers mixtures of odoriferous substances used in the food or drink industries. If the lime oil is pure and not blended with other aromatic substances or solvents for a specific industrial use, it must stay in 3301.19. Furthermore, lime juice or lime water, which are aqueous solutions and not essential oils, are classified in Chapter 20 or 22 respectively, as they lack the concentrated volatile oil profile required for Chapter 33.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Lime essential oil?

The HS code for lime essential oil is 3301.19, categorized under other citrus fruit essential oils.

Is distilled lime oil classified differently than cold-pressed lime oil?

No, both extraction methods result in an essential oil that is classified under HS code 3301.19, as the heading covers essential oils regardless of the extraction process.