Product classification

HS code for Lavender essential oil: 3301.29

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

Classification of lavender essential oil under HS 3301.29

Lavender essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.29. Heading 3301 covers essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like. While some oils like orange (3301.12) or peppermint (3301.24) have specific subheadings, lavender falls into the "other" category under 3301.29. The classification is based on the extraction process, typically steam distillation or expression, which preserves the volatile aromatic compounds of the Lavandula plant. It must be a natural extract to remain in this heading; synthetic substitutes or mixtures with significant chemical additives may be classified elsewhere. The oil is recognized for its use in perfumery, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, but its classification is determined by its chemical nature as an essential oil rather than its end-use application.

Covers
  • Pure lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Lavandin oil (Lavandula x intermedia)
  • Lavender concretes
  • Lavender absolutes
  • Terpeneless lavender oil
Also under 3301.29
  • Givaudan Essential Oils
  • Firmenich Absolutes
  • Robertet Group Essential Oils
  • Symrise Essential Oils
  • IFF Essential Oils

Codes often confused with 3301.29

Common mistake. Lavender oil is often misclassified under HS code 3307.49 if it is packaged and marketed specifically as a room deodorizer or "agarbatti." It can also be confused with HS code 3302.90, which covers mixtures of odoriferous substances used as raw materials in industry. If the lavender oil is prepared as a medicament with specific therapeutic claims, it might be incorrectly placed in HS code 3004. Pure essential oils must remain in 3301 regardless of their intended therapeutic use.

3307.49Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning)3302.90Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale33.01Oils; 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 330129 (the code used for lavender essential oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330129 (the code used for lavender essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, 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 330129, not only lavender essential oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $447M
  2. 2 China $235M
  3. 3 United States $231M

World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $394M
  2. 2 United States $385M
  3. 3 India $172M

World total: $2.7B 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 lavender essential oil

Brazil splits HS 3301.29 into 12 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 lavender essential oil

What is the HS code for Lavender essential oil?

The HS code for Lavender essential oil is 330129 (Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes). The HS code for lavender essential oil is 3301.29.

How do I classify Lavender essential oil for customs?

Lavender essential oil is classified under HS code 330129 — Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is synthetic lavender fragrance classified here?

No, synthetic fragrances or mixtures of odoriferous substances are generally classified under HS code 3302.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of lavender essential oil (HS 330129)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330129 (the code used for lavender essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($447M, 18% of world exports), China ($235M) and the United States ($231M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 lavender essential oil (HS 330129)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330129 (the code used for lavender essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($394M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($385M) and India ($172M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Lavender essential oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330129 for Lavender 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 lavender essential oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330129 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for lavender essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.29.11 (Citronella essential oil), 3301.29.12 (Cedar essential oil), 3301.29.13 (Guaiacwood essential oil), 3301.29.14 (Lemongrass essential oil), 3301.29.15 (Rosewood essential oil), 3301.29.16 (Palmarosa essential oil), and more.