Product classification
HS code for Lemon essential oil: 3301.13
Oils, essential, of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Classification of lemon essential oil under HS 3301.13
Lemon essential oil is classified under HS code 330113. This code is part of Chapter 33, which covers essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. Heading 3301 specifically deals with essential oils, including concretes and absolutes. The subheading 330113 is dedicated exclusively to the essential oil of lemon. This classification applies regardless of whether the oil is terpeneless (meaning the terpenes have been removed to improve stability and flavor) or in its natural state. The oil is typically extracted from the peel of the lemon (Citrus limon) through cold expression or steam distillation. Because the Harmonized System provides a specific subheading for lemon oil, it must be used instead of the more general citrus oil codes or the general essential oil codes.
- Covers
- Cold-pressed lemon essential oil
- Steam-distilled lemon oil
- Terpeneless lemon oil
- Lemon oil concretes
- Lemon oil absolutes
- Lemon oil used for flavoring or fragrance
- Also under 3301.13
- doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil
- Young Living Lemon Essential Oil
- Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil
- Symrise Lemon Flavor
- IFF Lemon Oil
Codes often confused with 3301.13
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 330119, which is the "other" category for citrus oils. Since lemon has its own specific code (330113), using 330119 is incorrect. Another common error is classifying lemon oil under 330210 (Mixtures of odoriferous substances for the food or drink industries). If the product is pure lemon essential oil, it belongs in 3301; it only moves to 3302 if it is blended with other essential oils or aromatic chemicals.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330113 (the code used for lemon essential oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330113 (the code used for lemon essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 33% 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 330113, not only lemon essential oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Argentina $182M 41% of world exports
- 2 Italy $56M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $41M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $441M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ireland $150M 33% of world imports
- 2 United States $119M 26% of world imports
- 3 China $24M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $451M 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 lemon essential oil
Brazil classifies lemon essential oil under NCM 3301.13.00: HS 3301.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lemon essential oil
What is the HS code for Lemon essential oil?
The HS code for Lemon essential oil is 330113 (Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes). The international HS code for lemon essential oil is 330113.
How do I classify Lemon essential oil for customs?
Lemon essential oil is classified under HS code 330113 — Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the code change if the oil is used in food?
No, pure lemon essential oil remains under 330113 even if it is food-grade. It only changes if it is diluted in a carrier oil or mixed with other substances, which might move it to 3302 or 2106.
Which countries are the top exporters of lemon essential oil (HS 330113)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330113 (the code used for lemon essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($182M, 41% of world exports), Italy ($56M) and the United States ($41M). World exports came to about $441M, 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 lemon essential oil (HS 330113)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330113 (the code used for lemon essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($150M, 33% of world imports), the United States ($119M) and China ($24M). World imports came to about $451M, 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 Lemon essential oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330113 for Lemon 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 lemon essential oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, lemon essential oil (HS 330113) is classified under NCM 3301.13.00.