3301.90 - Other:

HTS code 3301.90, designated as "Other," encompasses essential oil related products that do not fit into the more specific categories of citrus fruit essential oils, other essential oils, or resinoids. This broad classification is reserved for those materials derived from aromatic plants or their byproducts that fall outside the primary groupings defined in subheading 3301.10, 3301.20, and 3301.30. The inclusion of "Other" signifies a catch-all provision for less common or uniquely processed forms of aromatic extracts.

Distinguishing 3301.90 from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. While subheadings 3301.10 and 3301.20 specifically cover essential oils, whether from citrus fruits or other botanical sources, and 3301.30 is dedicated to resinoids, this "Other" category accommodates materials that are not pure essential oils or resinoids. Resinoids, for instance, are typically obtained by solvent extraction and are concentrated forms of aromatic constituents.

Within HTS 3301.90, further subdivisions clarify the types of "Other" products. The subcategory 3301.90.10 specifically addresses "Extracted oleoresins," which are semi-solid or viscous materials obtained by solvent extraction of natural products, containing essential oils and resinous components. The remaining products, not fitting the oleoresin description, are classified under 3301.90.50.00 as "Other." This can include items such as aqueous distillates, aqueous solutions of essential oils, or terpenic byproducts arising from the deterpenation process of essential oils, which are distinct from the direct essential oils or resinoids themselves.