3302.10.10.00 - Not containing alcohol

This HTS category, 3302.10.10.00, encompasses mixtures of odoriferous substances, or preparations based on such substances, specifically intended for use as raw materials within the food and drink industries, but importantly, these mixtures must *not* contain alcohol. This includes flavoring agents and aroma compounds that contribute to the taste and smell profiles of various food products and beverages, such as confectioneries, baked goods, dairy products, and non-alcoholic drinks. The defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the absence of alcoholic content, distinguishing it from its direct sibling.

The key differentiator for this specific subcategory is its lack of alcohol, which is a critical factor in its application and regulatory treatment within the food and beverage sector. Siblings within the same parent category, such as those containing alcohol, would be classified separately due to the presence of ethanol, which can affect shelf-life, processing, and end-use applications. This non-alcoholic formulation ensures its suitability for a broader range of food and beverage products where alcohol is undesirable or prohibited.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. The classification is final at this level, meaning goods meeting the criteria of being a non-alcoholic mixture of odoriferous substances for the food or drink industries are definitively classified here. Practical classification relies on confirming the intended industrial application as a raw material in food or beverage manufacturing and verifying the absence of any significant alcohol content.