Product classification
HS code for Fragrance compounds: 3302.90
Odoriferous substances and mixtures, used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries.
Classification of fragrance compounds under HS 3302.90
Fragrance compounds, defined as mixtures of odoriferous substances used as raw materials in industry, are classified under HS code 3302.90. This classification is part of Chapter 33, which deals with essential oils, resinoids, and perfumery. The specific heading 3302 covers mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry. The suffix .90 is applied when these compounds are intended for use in industries other than the food or drink sectors, such as in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or perfumes. These compounds are typically complex blends of synthetic chemicals and natural essential oils, concentrated to provide a specific scent profile. They are considered intermediate products rather than finished retail goods. The classification depends on the fact that the mixture is not yet a finished perfume (which would be 3303) but a primary ingredient for further manufacturing.
- Covers
- Perfume oil concentrates for cosmetic manufacturing
- Fragrance compounds for laundry detergents
- Industrial scent mixtures for air fresheners
- Scented compounds for soap making
- Aromatic mixtures for candle production
- Fragrance bases for lotions and creams
- Also under 3302.90
- Symrise Perfume Base
- Givaudan Fragrance Oil for Laundry
- IFF Cosmetic Fragrance Blend
- Mane Air Freshener Compound
Codes often confused with 3302.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between HS code 3302.10 and 3302.90. Code 3302.10 is strictly for odoriferous mixtures used in the food or drink industries (flavorings), whereas 3302.90 is for all other industrial applications. Another error is classifying these mixtures as pure essential oils under 3301. Essential oils are single-source botanical extracts, while fragrance compounds are multi-component mixtures. Finally, finished perfumes ready for retail sale must be classified under 3303.00, not as fragrance compounds.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330290 (the code used for fragrance compounds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330290 (the code used for fragrance compounds) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 330290, not only fragrance compounds.
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 fragrance compounds
Brazil splits HS 3302.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3302.90.11Vetiverol
- 3302.90.19Other odoriferous mixtures for perfumery
- 3302.90.91Microencapsulated odoriferous mixtures
- 3302.90.99Other industrial odoriferous mixtures
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fragrance compounds
What is the HS code for Fragrance compounds?
The HS code for Fragrance compounds is 330290 (Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries). Fragrance compounds used for industrial purposes (non-food) are classified under HS code 3302.90.
How do I classify Fragrance compounds for customs?
Fragrance compounds is classified under HS code 330290 — Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can fragrance compounds be classified as essential oils?
No, essential oils (3301) are individual plant extracts, while fragrance compounds (3302.90) are blended mixtures of various aromatic substances.
Which countries are the top exporters of fragrance compounds (HS 330290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330290 (the code used for fragrance compounds) 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 fragrance compounds (HS 330290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330290 (the code used for fragrance compounds) 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.
Is the HS code for Fragrance compounds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330290 for Fragrance compounds 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 fragrance compounds in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330290 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for fragrance compounds depends on the product's details: 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).