3301.29.51.25 - Of nutmeg

This HTS classification, 3301.29.51.25, specifically covers essential oils derived from nutmeg. These are volatile aromatic substances extracted from the seeds of the *Myristica fragrans* tree, capturing its characteristic warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma. This category encompasses nutmeg essential oil in its concentrated form, as well as any related terpenic by-products that arise from the deterpenation process of nutmeg oil.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific botanical origin. For instance, while other entries at this level cover essential oils from anise, caraway, cassia, or citronella, this classification is exclusively for nutmeg oil. The distinction hinges on the precise plant species and the unique chemical profile of the extracted aromatic compounds that define the scent and application of nutmeg.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 3301.29.51.25 is definitive once the product is identified as an essential oil of nutmeg. It is crucial for importers and exporters to ensure the commodity's origin is indeed nutmeg to apply this specific tariff code accurately, differentiating it from essential oils of other spices or plants.