Product classification
HS code for Grapefruit 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 grapefruit essential oil under HS 3301.19
Grapefruit essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.19. This code falls under Chapter 33, which covers essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. Heading 3301 specifically includes essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. Within this heading, citrus oils are grouped together. While orange (3301.12) and lemon (3301.13) have their own specific subheadings, grapefruit oil falls into the 'other' citrus category, designated as 3301.19. This classification applies regardless of whether the oil is used for aromatherapy, food flavoring, or as an ingredient in cosmetics. The oil must be extracted from the peel of the Citrus paradisi fruit, typically through cold-pressing or steam distillation, to be classified here. It must remain a pure essential oil; if it is mixed with vegetable oils or other substances, the classification may change to a mixture of odoriferous substances.
- Covers
- Pure grapefruit essential oil
- Terpeneless grapefruit oil
- Grapefruit oil concrete
- Grapefruit oil absolute
- Cold-pressed grapefruit peel oil
- Steam-distilled grapefruit essential oil
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 3301.12 (Orange oil) or 3301.13 (Lemon oil) due to the similarity in citrus origin. However, grapefruit is distinct and must be placed in 3301.19. Another error is classifying it under 3302.10, which is for mixtures of odoriferous substances used in the food or drink industries. If the grapefruit oil is a pure extract and not a blend of different aromatic chemicals, it must stay in 3301.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330119 (the code used for grapefruit essential oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330119 (the code used for grapefruit 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 grapefruit essential oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $128M 20% of world exports
- 2 Italy $111M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $58M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $634M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $138M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $48M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $45M 6.9% of world imports
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 grapefruit essential oil
Brazil splits HS 3301.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3301.19.10Lime essential oil
- 3301.19.90Other citrus essential oils
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about grapefruit essential oil
What is the HS code for Grapefruit essential oil?
The HS code for Grapefruit 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 pure grapefruit essential oil is 3301.19.
How do I classify Grapefruit essential oil for customs?
Grapefruit 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.
Does this code change if the oil is for food use?
No, the HS code 3301.19 applies to the essential oil itself, regardless of whether its end use is for fragrance, therapy, or food flavoring, provided it is a pure essential oil.
Which countries are the top exporters of grapefruit essential oil (HS 330119)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330119 (the code used for grapefruit 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 grapefruit essential oil (HS 330119)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330119 (the code used for grapefruit 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 Grapefruit essential oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330119 for Grapefruit 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 grapefruit essential oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330119 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for grapefruit essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.19.10 (Lime essential oil), 3301.19.90 (Other citrus essential oils).