3303.00.10.00 - Floral or flower waters

This HTS classification, 3303.00.10.00, specifically designates "Floral or flower waters." These are preparations primarily derived from the distillation of flowers or plant materials, where the aromatic water phase (hydrosol) captures the essence of the floral fragrance. They are characterized by their low alcohol content or absence thereof, distinguishing them as non-alcoholic cosmetic preparations. Examples include rosewater, orange blossom water, and lavender water when presented without significant alcohol content.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 3303.00.20.00 ("Other"), by its specific focus on products whose principal characteristic is the fragrant water derived directly from flowers or floral parts. The "Other" category would encompass floral-scented preparations that do not meet the specific criteria for floral waters, such as those with higher alcohol content or entirely synthetic floral fragrances not derived from distillation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 3303.00.10.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the precise definition of floral or flower waters and their non-alcoholic nature, ensuring that only those preparations primarily composed of fragrant distilled floral water without significant alcohol are assigned this specific tariff code.