Product classification

HS code for Essential oil concentrates: 3301.90

Oils, essential, concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301.

Classification of essential oil concentrates under HS 3301.90

Essential oil concentrates are classified under HS code 3301.90. This subheading is specifically designed to capture products where the aromatic principles of plants are concentrated in a medium of fats, fixed oils, waxes, or similar substances. These are typically obtained through processes such as enfleurage or maceration, where the fragrance of flowers is absorbed into a fatty base. Additionally, this code covers terpenic by-products resulting from the deterpenation of essential oils, as well as aqueous distillates and solutions of essential oils. The classification is driven by the fact that the aromatic essence is not in its pure, isolated volatile form but is held within a carrier, yet it remains a primary raw material rather than a finished cosmetic product. This code is vital for distinguishing these intermediate aromatic products from pure essential oils (3301.12-3301.29) and from finished perfumery or toilet preparations found in heading 3307.

Covers
  • Flower concentrates in fats (enfleurage)
  • Essential oil concentrates in waxes
  • Terpenic by-products of essential oils
  • Aqueous distillates of essential oils (e.g., rose water)
  • Aqueous solutions of essential oils
  • Extracted oleoresins used for flavoring or aroma
Also under 3301.90
  • Symrise Rose Absolute
  • IFF Jasmine Grandiflorum Extract
  • Mane Vanilla Oleoresin
  • Givaudan Neroli Oil

Codes often confused with 3301.90

Common mistake. These concentrates are often misclassified under 3301.29 (pure essential oils). The distinction is the presence of the fat or wax carrier; pure oils are volatile extracts, while 3301.90 includes the non-volatile medium used during extraction. Another common error is classification under Chapter 15 (fats and oils). While the product contains fats, its essential character is defined by the odoriferous plant principles, leading it to Chapter 33 under GRI 3(b). Furthermore, aqueous distillates like rose water are sometimes incorrectly placed in 2202 (beverages), but they belong in 3301.90 as they are primarily aromatic distillates rather than formulated drinks.

3301.29Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes22.02Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009

Top exporters and importers of HS 330190 (the code used for essential oil concentrates), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330190 (the code used for essential oil concentrates) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 330190, not only essential oil concentrates.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $542M
  2. 2 United States $113M
  3. 3 Indonesia $97M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $165M
  2. 2 United States $156M
  3. 3 Germany $64M

World total: $1.2B 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 essential oil concentrates

Brazil splits HS 3301.90 into 4 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 essential oil concentrates

What is the HS code for Essential oil concentrates?

The HS code for Essential oil concentrates is 330190 (Oils, essential; concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301). Essential oil concentrates in fats, oils, or waxes, along with aqueous distillates, are classified under HS code 3301.90.

How do I classify Essential oil concentrates for customs?

Essential oil concentrates is classified under HS code 330190 — Oils, essential; concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is rose water classified under this HS code?

Yes, aqueous distillates of essential oils, such as rose water or orange flower water, are specifically included in HS code 3301.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of essential oil concentrates (HS 330190)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330190 (the code used for essential oil concentrates) in UN Comtrade data were India ($542M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($113M) and Indonesia ($97M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 essential oil concentrates (HS 330190)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330190 (the code used for essential oil concentrates) in UN Comtrade data were India ($165M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($156M) and Germany ($64M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Essential oil concentrates the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330190 for Essential oil concentrates 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 essential oil concentrates in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330190 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for essential oil concentrates depends on the product's details: 3301.90.10 (Essential oil concentrates in fats, oils or waxes), 3301.90.20 (Terpenic by-products of essential oils), 3301.90.30 (Aromatic waters; aqueous essential oil solutions), 3301.90.40 (Extracted oleoresins).