Product classification
HS code for Agarbatti: 3307.41
Perfumes and deodorizers, perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning (including those used during religious rites).
Classification of agarbatti under HS 3307.41
Agarbatti, or incense sticks, are classified under HS code 330741. This classification falls under Chapter 33, which deals with essential oils, perfumery, and cosmetic or toilet preparations. Heading 3307 is used for preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites. Subheading 330741 is explicitly defined as "Agarbatti" and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning. The classification logic is centered on the method of fragrance release—specifically, combustion. Agarbatti typically consists of a bamboo stick coated with a paste made of charcoal dust, adhesives, and aromatic ingredients like essential oils or resins. The Harmonized System explicitly names "Agarbatti" in the subheading text, which simplifies the classification process under GRI 1. This specific mention ensures that these products are grouped with other room-deodorizing preparations that function through heat or fire, distinguishing them from sprays or passive diffusers.
- Covers
- Traditional Agarbatti (incense sticks)
- Dhoop (incense cones or logs)
- Incense coils
- Scented joss sticks
- Religious incense preparations designed for burning
- Aromatic smudge sticks (if intended for room deodorizing)
- Also under 3307.41
- Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa Incense
- HEM Incense Sticks
- Stamford Incense Cones
- Shoyeido Japanese Incense
- Pure Incense
Codes often confused with 3307.41
Common mistake. A common error is classifying agarbatti under HS code 330749, which is the "other" category for room perfuming or deodorizing preparations. This code is intended for non-burning items like reed diffusers or aerosol room sprays. Another misclassification occurs under HS code 442199 (other articles of wood), due to the bamboo core of the stick. However, since the aromatic preparation is the essential character of the product, Chapter 33 is the correct location. Some also attempt to use HS code 140490 for vegetable products, but the processed nature of incense makes it a manufactured preparation of Chapter 33.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330741 (the code used for agarbatti), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330741 (the code used for agarbatti) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 330741, not only agarbatti.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $159M 31% of world exports
- 2 India $155M 30% of world exports
- 3 Spain $59M 11% of world exports
World total: $518M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $44M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $32M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$27M 6.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $392M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for agarbatti
Brazil classifies agarbatti under NCM 3307.41.00: HS 3307.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agarbatti
What is the HS code for Agarbatti?
The HS code for Agarbatti is 330741 (Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning (including those used during religious rites)). The specific HS code for Agarbatti and other burning incense preparations is 330741.
How do I classify Agarbatti for customs?
Agarbatti is classified under HS code 330741 — Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning (including those used during religious rites). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include incense cones?
Yes, incense cones (often called dhoop) are included under 330741 because they are odoriferous preparations that operate by burning.
Which countries are the top exporters of agarbatti (HS 330741)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330741 (the code used for agarbatti) in UN Comtrade data were China ($159M, 31% of world exports), India ($155M) and Spain ($59M). World exports came to about $518M, 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 agarbatti (HS 330741)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330741 (the code used for agarbatti) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($44M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($32M) and Taiwan (about $27M). World imports came to about $392M, 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.
Is the HS code for Agarbatti the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330741 for Agarbatti is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agarbatti in Brazil?
In Brazil, agarbatti (HS 330741) is classified under NCM 3307.41.00.