HS Code Subheading

Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes

3301.25 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 330125

This HS code covers essential oils derived from various mint species, *excluding* peppermint (Mentha piperita), and includes both terpeneless and non-terpeneless varieties, along with their concretes and absolutes. This category encompasses oils like spearmint, cornmint, and other less common mints, each possessing distinct aromatic and flavor characteristics. These oils are widely traded for use in the food and beverage industry (e.g., chewing gum, confectionery), oral care products, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. Importers typically include flavor and fragrance houses, confectionery manufacturers, personal care product companies, and pharmaceutical firms. Exporters are primarily agricultural processors in mint-growing regions worldwide. Key trade considerations involve the specific mint species, its primary chemical constituents (e.g., carvone for spearmint, menthone for cornmint), purity, and compliance with relevant industry standards.

Products Under This Code

Spearmint essential oil, Cornmint essential oil, Mentha arvensis oil, Mentha spicata oil, Terpeneless spearmint oil, Spearmint concrete, Japanese mint oil, Scotch spearmint oil

Real World Examples

doTERRA Spearmint Essential Oil, Young Living Spearmint Essential Oil, Aura Cacia Spearmint Essential Oil, Givaudan Spearmint Flavor, IFF Cornmint Oil

Common Misclassification

This code is for *other mints* and must be carefully distinguished from peppermint oil (330124), which is classified separately due to its specific botanical origin and chemical profile.

Products Classified Under 3301.25

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

China, India, and the USA are significant exporters, while the USA, Germany, and Japan are top importers of other mint essential oils.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 330125?

HS code 330125 covers: Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes. This HS code covers essential oils derived from various mint species, *excluding* peppermint (Mentha piperita), and includes both terpeneless and non-terpeneless varieties, along with their concretes and absolutes. This category encompasses oils like spearmint, cornmint, and other less common mints, each possessing distinct aromatic and flavor characteristics. These oils are widely traded for use in the food and beverage industry (e.g., chewing gum, confectionery), oral care products, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. Importers typically include flavor and fragrance houses, confectionery manufacturers, personal care product companies, and pharmaceutical firms. Exporters are primarily agricultural processors in mint-growing regions worldwide. Key trade considerations involve the specific mint species, its primary chemical constituents (e.g., carvone for spearmint, menthone for cornmint), purity, and compliance with relevant industry standards.

What products fall under HS code 330125?

Spearmint essential oil, Cornmint essential oil, Mentha arvensis oil, Mentha spicata oil, Terpeneless spearmint oil, Spearmint concrete, Japanese mint oil, Scotch spearmint oil

What are common misclassifications for HS code 330125?

This code is for *other mints* and must be carefully distinguished from peppermint oil (330124), which is classified separately due to its specific botanical origin and chemical profile.

How is HS code 330125 structured?

HS code 330125 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (33) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (25) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.