Product classification
HS code for Flavor concentrates: 3302.10
Odoriferous substances and mixtures, of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Classification of flavor concentrates under HS 3302.10
Flavor concentrates used in the food and beverage industry are classified under HS code 3302.10. This code covers mixtures of odoriferous 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. Heading 3302 is distinct because it refers to preparations used to impart flavor or aroma rather than products intended for direct consumption. For a product to fall under 3302.10, it must be a mixture of two or more odoriferous substances or a mixture of one or more such substances with added diluents or carriers like ethyl alcohol or vegetable oils. These are typically highly concentrated and require significant dilution before they are part of a finished consumer product. The classification excludes preparations where the flavoring is merely incidental to the nutritional or caloric content of the product, focusing instead on the chemical and aromatic profile of the mixture as an industrial input.
- Covers
- Liquid flavor concentrates for soft drinks
- Aromatic mixtures for the confectionery industry
- Essential oil blends used as food additives
- Alcoholic solutions of odoriferous substances for baking
- Synthetic flavor compounds for dairy products
- Also under 3302.10
- Givaudan Vanilla Flavor
- Firmenich Strawberry Flavor
- IFF Lemon & Lime Blend
- Symrise Caramel Flavor
Codes often confused with 3302.10
Common mistake. Flavor concentrates are often misclassified under 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. However, 2106.90 is generally for finished beverage bases that include sweeteners or acids, whereas 3302.10 is for the raw aromatic mixtures. Another confusion occurs with 3301, which covers pure essential oils; 3302 is only appropriate when the product is a mixture of multiple substances or includes a carrier.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330210 (the code used for flavor concentrates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330210 (the code used for flavor concentrates) in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 330210, not only flavor concentrates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ireland $10.3B 46% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.0B 9.0% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.6B 7.3% of world exports
World total: $22.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.8B 12% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $2.7B 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 5.3% of world imports
World total: $22.8B 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 code for flavor concentrates
Brazil classifies flavor concentrates under NCM 3302.10.00: HS 3302.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about flavor concentrates
What is the HS code for Flavor concentrates?
The HS code for Flavor concentrates is 330210 (Odoriferous substances and mixtures; of a kind used in the food or drink industries). The HS code for flavor concentrates used in the food or drink industries is 3302.10.
How do I classify Flavor concentrates for customs?
Flavor concentrates is classified under HS code 330210 — Odoriferous substances and mixtures; of a kind used in the food or drink industries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is vanilla extract classified here?
Pure vanilla extract is often classified under 3301.90 or 2106.90 depending on its concentration and additives, but synthetic vanilla flavor mixtures usually fall under 3302.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of flavor concentrates (HS 330210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330210 (the code used for flavor concentrates) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($10.3B, 46% of world exports), the United States ($2.0B) and Germany ($1.6B). World exports came to about $22.1B, 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 flavor concentrates (HS 330210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330210 (the code used for flavor concentrates) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 12% of world imports), Mexico ($2.7B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $22.8B, 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 Flavor concentrates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330210 for Flavor 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 flavor concentrates in Brazil?
In Brazil, flavor concentrates (HS 330210) is classified under NCM 3302.10.00.