## Common ground
All options refer to vanilla extracts or oleoresins used in food, beverages, or flavoring applications.
## Options at a glance
**1302.19 – Pure natural extract**
- **Defining trait:** Contains only natural vanilla without added substances; not refined beyond basic extraction.
- **Typical examples:** Unadulterated vanilla extract from direct infusion in alcohol.
- **Best fit when:** The product is minimally processed and contains no additives or acids.
**2103.90 – Seasoning sauce extract**
- **Defining trait:** Specifically intended for use in sauces, not beverages or general food prep.
- **Typical examples:** Vanilla extract added to savory-sweet sauces like barbecue or glaze.
- **Best fit when:** The product is used primarily in cooking or seasoning dishes.
**2106.90 – Food/beverage prep with additives**
- **Defining trait:** Contains added ingredients like acids, preservatives, or fruit juices for functional use.
- **Typical examples:** Vanilla syrup for coffee, flavored yogurt base, or ready-to-use dessert mixes.
- **Best fit when:** The extract is part of a formulated food or drink product with multiple components.
**3302.10 – Alcohol-based extract with additives**
- **Defining trait:** Contains alcohol and additional substances like acids or essential oils; often used in perfumery or high-end flavoring.
- **Typical examples:** Perfume-grade vanilla extracts, premium cocktail flavorings.
- **Best fit when:** The product is formulated for non-food uses or high-performance flavoring with complex additives.
## Key differences
| Feature | 1302.19 | 2103.90 | 2106.90 | 3302.10 |
|-----------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------------|----------------------|
| Additives? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alcohol base? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (ethyl/isopropyl)|
| Primary use | Pure extract | Sauces | Food/beverage prep | Perfumes, premium flavoring |
## How to choose
- Is it pure vanilla with no additives? → 1302.19
- Is it used mainly in sauces or cooking? → 2103.90
- Does it contain acids, preservatives, or fruit juices? → 2106.90
- Is it for perfumery or premium non-food applications? → 3302.10
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- **Overlap:** A product with additives used in sauces could fit both 2103.90 and 2106.90.
- **Pitfall:** "Alcohol-based" appears in multiple codes—priority depends on additives and use, not just solvent.
- **Unclear priority:** No rule says whether use or additives take precedence. **Choose based on the product’s MAIN function.**