3302.10.90.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 3302.10.90.00, encompasses "Other" preparations based on odoriferous substances used as raw materials in the food or drink industries, specifically those that contain alcohol and have an alcohol content exceeding 20 percent by weight. These are typically concentrated mixtures of flavorings, essences, or essential oils, often in an alcoholic solution, designed to impart specific sensory characteristics to food and beverages. The key defining factor is their intended use as ingredients for manufacturing, rather than as finished consumer products.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, which specifically covers preparations requiring only the addition of ethyl alcohol or water to become a beverage ready for consumption. Our current node represents more concentrated or complex mixtures that may require further processing or blending beyond simple dilution to achieve a final consumable beverage product. The significant alcohol content (over 20% by weight) is a crucial determinant for inclusion in this sub-level, indicating a strong solvent or preservative role of the alcohol within the mixture.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 3302.10.90.00 relies heavily on the specific composition and intended industrial application of the odoriferous mixture. Examples could include highly concentrated flavor bases for confectionery, syrups, or alcoholic beverages, where the precise combination of aroma compounds and the alcoholic solvent are integral to the manufacturing process and contribute to the final product's taste and scent profile.