9902.08.99 - Cold-pressed orange oil (provided for in subheading 3301.12.00)

This HTS category, 9902.08.99, is designated for cold-pressed orange oil. It's important to note that this specific classification is a temporary or special provision, as indicated by its placement within Chapter 99. The description explicitly states that the goods provided for in this subheading are those already covered under subheading 3301.12.00. This means that while the product is essentially orange oil derived from the cold-pressing of oranges, its classification here is due to specific temporary legislation, trade agreements, or additional import restrictions, likely related to agricultural policies under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act.

Given that this is a leaf node and therefore has no subcategories, the focus for classification within 9902.08.99 is on the precise definition of "cold-pressed orange oil" as intended by the special provision. This distinguishes it from general classifications of orange oil that might be produced through different methods or subject to standard tariff rates. The "cold-pressed" aspect refers to a mechanical extraction process that avoids heat, preserving the volatile aromatic compounds and characteristic flavor of the orange peel, thus differentiating it from steam-distilled or solvent-extracted oils.

As a special classification provision, the goods under 9902.08.99 are essentially being "passed through" this chapter for specific regulatory or tariff treatment. This implies that while their fundamental nature aligns with subheading 3301.12.00 (Essential oils of citrus fruit, namely, of orange), their import is subject to conditions or rates outlined in Chapter 99. This is a crucial distinction for customs practitioners, as the applicable duties, quotas, or other import requirements may differ significantly from those of the standard classification.