Product classification

HS code for Lime 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 lime essential oil under HS 3301.19

Lime essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.19. This classification falls within Chapter 33, which covers essential oils and resinoids. Specifically, heading 3301 covers essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. Within this heading, citrus fruit oils are grouped together. While orange oil (3301.12) and lemon oil (3301.13) have their own specific subheadings, lime oil falls into the residual category 3301.19, which is designated for \"Other\" citrus oils. The oil is typically extracted from the peel of the fruit (Citrus aurantifolia or Citrus latifolia) through expression (cold-pressing) or steam distillation. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the oil is in its natural state, has had its terpenes removed (terpeneless), or has been processed into a concrete or absolute form, provided it retains the essential character of the plant's odoriferous constituents.

Covers
  • Cold-pressed lime essential oil
  • Steam-distilled lime essential oil
  • Terpeneless lime oil
  • Lime oil concretes and absolutes
  • Key lime and Persian lime essential oils
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. Lime essential oil is often misclassified under HS code 3301.13 (Lemon oil) due to the botanical similarity between the fruits, but the HS nomenclature strictly separates them. Another common error is classifying it under 3302.10, which covers mixtures of odoriferous substances used in the food or drink industries. If the lime oil is pure and not blended with other aromatic substances or solvents for a specific industrial use, it must stay in 3301.19. Furthermore, lime juice or lime water, which are aqueous solutions and not essential oils, are classified in Chapter 20 or 22 respectively, as they lack the concentrated volatile oil profile required for Chapter 33.

3301.13Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes3302.10Odoriferous substances and mixtures; of a kind used in the food or drink industries

Top exporters and importers of HS 330119 (the code used for lime essential oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330119 (the code used for lime 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 lime essential oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $128M
  2. 2 Italy $111M
  3. 3 Germany $58M

World total: $634M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $138M
  2. 2 France $48M
  3. 3 Germany $45M

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 lime essential oil

Brazil splits HS 3301.19 into 2 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 lime essential oil

What is the HS code for Lime essential oil?

The HS code for Lime 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 lime essential oil is 3301.19, categorized under other citrus fruit essential oils.

How do I classify Lime essential oil for customs?

Lime 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.

Is distilled lime oil classified differently than cold-pressed lime oil?

No, both extraction methods result in an essential oil that is classified under HS code 3301.19, as the heading covers essential oils regardless of the extraction process.

Which countries are the top exporters of lime essential oil (HS 330119)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330119 (the code used for lime 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 lime essential oil (HS 330119)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330119 (the code used for lime 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 Lime essential oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330119 for Lime 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 lime essential oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330119 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for lime essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.19.10 (Lime essential oil), 3301.19.90 (Other citrus essential oils).