HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3302.90 – Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
HS code 3302.90 is the 6-digit subheading for odoriferous substances and mixtures, used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries. It is used for perfume concentrates, fragrance oils for candles, detergent fragrance blends, air freshener compounds and cosmetic fragrance bases.
What HS 3302.90 covers
This HS code covers odoriferous substances and mixtures used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink sectors. This broad category primarily includes fragrance compounds, aroma chemicals, and perfume bases destined for the perfumery, cosmetics, household product (e.g., detergents, air fresheners), and industrial applications. These can be synthetic aroma chemicals, natural isolates, or complex blends. International trade involves specialized chemical and fragrance ingredient suppliers exporting to fragrance houses, cosmetic manufacturers, detergent producers, and industrial chemical companies globally. Importers seek specific aromatic profiles for their product formulations. Quality, stability, safety data sheets, and compliance with cosmetic or chemical regulations are critical factors in this trade.
- Covers
- Perfume concentrates
- Fragrance oils for candles
- Detergent fragrance blends
- Air freshener compounds
- Cosmetic fragrance bases
- Industrial masking agents
- Soap fragrance
- Fabric softener scent
- Examples
- Symrise Perfume Base
- Givaudan Fragrance Oil for Laundry
- IFF Cosmetic Fragrance Blend
- Mane Air Freshener Compound
Codes often confused with 3302.90
Common mistake. Often confused with essential oils (3301) if the mixture is primarily natural, or with finished perfumes (3303) if it's a highly concentrated, ready-to-use fragrance not intended for further manufacturing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 330290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 330290 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $2.7B 21% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $1.9B 15% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $1.3B 11% of world exports
World total: $12.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $2.0B 16% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$968M 7.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $584M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $12.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3302.90 4
Brazil splits HS 3302.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3302.90.1 For perfumeryPara perfumaria Group
- 3302.90.11 VetiverolVetiverol
- 3302.90.19 Other odoriferous mixtures for perfumeryOutras
- 3302.90.9 OtherOutras Group
- 3302.90.91 Microencapsulated odoriferous mixturesMisturas à base de substâncias odoríferas apresentadas sob a forma de microcápsulas
- 3302.90.99 Other industrial odoriferous mixturesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 33.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3302.90
What is HS code 330290?
HS code 330290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries. This HS code covers odoriferous substances and mixtures used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink sectors. This broad category primarily includes fragrance compounds, aroma chemicals, and perfume bases destined for the perfumery, cosmetics, household product (e.g., detergents, air fresheners), and industrial applications. These can be synthetic aroma chemicals, natural isolates, or complex blends. International trade involves specialized chemical and fragrance ingredient suppliers exporting to fragrance houses, cosmetic manufacturers, detergent producers, and industrial chemical companies globally. Importers seek specific aromatic profiles for their product formulations. Quality, stability, safety data sheets, and compliance with cosmetic or chemical regulations are critical factors in this trade.
What products fall under HS code 330290?
Perfume concentrates, Fragrance oils for candles, Detergent fragrance blends, Air freshener compounds, Cosmetic fragrance bases, Industrial masking agents, Soap fragrance, Fabric softener scent
What are common misclassifications for HS code 330290?
Often confused with essential oils (3301) if the mixture is primarily natural, or with finished perfumes (3303) if it's a highly concentrated, ready-to-use fragrance not intended for further manufacturing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 330290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 330290 in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.7B, 21% of world exports), Switzerland ($1.9B) and Singapore ($1.3B). World exports came to about $12.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 330290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 330290 in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.0B, 16% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $968M) and Spain ($584M). World imports came to about $12.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 330290 structured?
HS code 330290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (33) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 330290?
Brazil splits HS code 330290 into 4 NCM codes: 3302.90.11 (Vetiverol), 3302.90.19 (Other odoriferous mixtures for perfumery), 3302.90.91 (Microencapsulated odoriferous mixtures), 3302.90.99 (Other industrial odoriferous mixtures). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.