Product classification

HS code for Citrus essential oil: 3301.19

Oils, essential, of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.

Classification of citrus essential oil under HS 3301.19

Citrus essential oils are classified under HS code 330119, which serves as a residual category for citrus oils not specifically named elsewhere in the 3301 heading. Chapter 33 covers essential oils and resinoids, as well as perfumery and cosmetic preparations. Heading 3301 specifically addresses essential oils, whether or not terpeneless, including concretes and absolutes. The subheadings under 3301 are organized by the botanical source of the oil. While specific codes exist for orange (330112) and lemon (330113), other citrus varieties such as grapefruit, lime, bergamot, tangerine, and mandarin fall under the other category of 330119. These oils are typically extracted through cold-pressing or steam distillation of the fruit peels. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the oil is in its raw state, terpeneless, or concentrated as a concrete or absolute. Accurate classification is vital because essential oils are often subject to specific health and safety regulations, as well as varying duty rates based on their origin and chemical profile. The code also encompasses aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of these essential oils.

Covers
  • Lime essential oil (distilled or expressed)
  • Grapefruit essential oil
  • Bergamot essential oil
  • Tangerine and Mandarin essential oils
  • Citrus-based concretes and absolutes (excluding orange and lemon)
Also under 3301.19
  • doTERRA Grapefruit Essential Oil
  • Young Living Lime Essential Oil
  • Aura Cacia Bergamot Essential Oil
  • Firmenich Mandarin Oil
  • Givaudan Yuzu Flavor

Codes often confused with 3301.19

Common mistake. Citrus oils are frequently misclassified under 330112 (Orange) or 330113 (Lemon) if the specific citrus variety is not clearly identified. Another common error is using 3302, which is for mixtures of odoriferous substances used as raw materials in industry. If the oil is diluted with a carrier oil for retail sale as a cosmetic, it might be pushed toward 3304, though pure essential oils remain in 3301.

3301.12Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes3301.13Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes33.02Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture33.04Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations33.01Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins

Top exporters and importers of HS 330119 (the code used for citrus essential oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330119 (the code used for citrus essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 330119, not only citrus essential oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $128M
  2. 2 Italy $111M
  3. 3 Germany $58M

World total: $634M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $138M
  2. 2 France $48M
  3. 3 Germany $45M

World total: $655M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 citrus essential oil

Brazil splits HS 3301.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about citrus essential oil

What is the HS code for Citrus essential oil?

The HS code for Citrus essential oil is 330119 (Oils, essential; of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes). The HS code for citrus essential oils other than orange or lemon is 330119.

How do I classify Citrus essential oil for customs?

Citrus essential oil is classified under HS code 330119 — Oils, essential; of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are terpeneless citrus oils classified differently?

No, heading 3301 specifically includes essential oils whether or not they have been terpeneless, so they remain under 330119.

Which countries are the top exporters of citrus essential oil (HS 330119)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330119 (the code used for citrus essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($128M, 20% of world exports), Italy ($111M) and Germany ($58M). World exports came to about $634M, 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 citrus essential oil (HS 330119)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330119 (the code used for citrus essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($138M, 21% of world imports), France ($48M) and Germany ($45M). World imports came to about $655M, 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 Citrus essential oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330119 for Citrus essential oil 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 citrus essential oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330119 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for citrus essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.19.10 (Lime essential oil), 3301.19.90 (Other citrus essential oils).