3301.29.51.50 - Other

This HTS classification, 3301.29.51.50, falls under "Other" essential oils, excluding those of citrus fruit, and further specifies "Other" within that subcategory. It encompasses a broad range of essential oils that are not specifically enumerated in preceding subcategories. These oils are typically derived from various plant parts such as flowers, leaves, stems, roots, or seeds, and are obtained through methods like distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. The defining characteristic of this category is its residual nature, covering any non-citrus essential oil not otherwise classified at a more specific level.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, it is important to note that the preceding subcategories, such as those for anise, caraway, cassia, cedarwood, and citronella, are reserved for essential oils of those particular plants. Therefore, 3301.29.51.50 is intended for essential oils derived from all other plants not explicitly listed, provided they meet the general criteria for essential oils and are not of citrus origin. For instance, an essential oil from lavender or peppermint would likely fall into this residual "Other" classification if it wasn't specifically listed elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 3301.29.51.50 relies on a process of elimination. If an essential oil is determined to be a non-citrus essential oil and does not correspond to any of the more specifically named essential oils in the sibling categories, it will be classified here. Practical classification will involve identifying the source plant material and confirming that the product is indeed an essential oil according to established definitions, such as being a volatile aromatic product obtained from a plant.