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What is the HS code for storax balsam oil, and which documents do I need for import?
HS 3301.29 (essential oil) / 3301.30 (resinoid) / 1301.90 (crude resin); import pack: invoice, packing list, COA, MSDS, C/O, phytosanitary/free-sale per market; EU cosmetic safety assessment input docs.
Do you test for heavy metals and pesticide residues?
Heavy metals ≤5 mg/kg (ChP 0821), Pb/As/Cd/Hg optional ICP panel, microbial TAMC/TYMC/E.coli/Salmonella per ChP, pesticide GC-MS/MS on request; SFE-CO2 = solvent-free; EU MRLs on request.
Is this storax balsam oil Halal or Kosher certified?
Pure botanical resin, no animal ingredients, ethanol-free SFE-CO2 grade → Halal & Kosher eligible; certificates from recognized bodies on request (~1–2 weeks).
Is this storax balsam oil food-grade and compliant with food/flavor regulations?
FEMA GRAS 3036 flavoring status; ChP 2025 pharma grade core standard; TCM raw material (not common food ingredient); food-doc pack incl. heavy metals/microbial data; cinnamyl-derivative limits per market.
What is the FOB price range for this storax balsam oil?
FOB China USD/kg: steam technical $45–95, steam pharma $95–160, SFE-CO2 $160–280, organic/GI +10–20%, small pack +15–30%; global market $480M 2025→$720M 2030 (CAGR 9.2%).
How is this storax balsam oil treated under US FDA regulations?
FEMA GRAS 3036 flavoring substance (self-affirmation basis); fragrance ingredient per IFRA/RIFM; not a common dietary-supplement ingredient; TSCA listed; English docs for US QA.
How is this storax balsam oil extracted, and which method is preferred?
Steam distillation (yield ~12.4%), supercritical CO2 (yield 18.7%, +39.5% heat-sensitive retention, cinnamyl esters ≥92.4%), ethanol refining; patented fermentation-distillation CN 109536283A; superheated-steam 155–175°C for lighter grades.
What export documentation is provided with storax balsam oil shipments?
Full doc set: invoice, packing list, COA (ChP 2025), C/O (Form E/A), phytosanitary, CLP MSDS, free-sale, GC-MS, certs, insurance; English standard; 1–3 business days.
How do you handle EU REACH compliance and CLP classification for this storax balsam oil?
REACH natural-substance handling; CAS 94891-27-7 / EINECS 305-627-6; SCCP/0872/05 4 INCI names; CLP SDS with cinnamyl-alcohol sens. 1B; Annex III allergen declaration for EU cosmetics.