Product classification
HS code for Mint essential oil: 3301.25
Oils, essential, of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes.
Classification of mint essential oil under HS 3301.25
Mint essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.25. This code specifically covers essential oils of mints other than peppermint (Mentha piperita). This includes varieties such as spearmint (Mentha spicata) and corn mint (Mentha arvensis). The classification is based on the botanical source of the oil and its chemical profile. These oils are typically obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops or leaves of the plant. The Harmonized System distinguishes between different types of mint oils because of their varying levels of menthol and carvone, which dictate their use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The classification applies whether the oil is in its natural state, terpeneless, or in the form of a concrete or absolute.
- Covers
- Spearmint essential oil
- Corn mint oil (Mentha arvensis)
- Water mint oil
- Mint oil concretes and absolutes
- Terpeneless mint oils (excluding peppermint)
- Also under 3301.25
- doTERRA Spearmint Essential Oil
- Young Living Spearmint Essential Oil
- Aura Cacia Spearmint Essential Oil
- Givaudan Spearmint Flavor
- IFF Cornmint Oil
Codes often confused with 3301.25
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 3301.24, which is reserved exclusively for peppermint oil (Mentha piperita). Importers often confuse the two due to similar naming. Another common error is using HS code 2906.11 for menthol; while menthol is derived from mint oil, it is a chemically defined isolated compound. Additionally, mixtures of different mint oils or mint oil mixed with other odoriferous substances may fall under 3302.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330125 (the code used for mint essential oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330125 (the code used for mint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 330125, not only mint essential oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $136M 57% of world exports
- 2 United States $24M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $13M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $237M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $47M 20% of world imports
- 2 China $42M 18% of world imports
- 3 Germany $27M 11% of world imports
World total: $237M 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 mint essential oil
Brazil splits HS 3301.25 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3301.25.10Japanese mint essential oil
- 3301.25.20Spearmint essential oil
- 3301.25.90Other mint essential oils
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mint essential oil
What is the HS code for Mint essential oil?
The HS code for Mint essential oil is 330125 (Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes). The HS code for essential oils of mints (excluding peppermint) is 3301.25.
How do I classify Mint essential oil for customs?
Mint essential oil is classified under HS code 330125 — Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is Mentha arvensis oil classified as peppermint?
No, Mentha arvensis (corn mint) is classified under 3301.25, whereas only Mentha piperita is classified as peppermint under 3301.24.
Which countries are the top exporters of mint essential oil (HS 330125)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330125 (the code used for mint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were India ($136M, 57% of world exports), the United States ($24M) and Indonesia ($13M). World exports came to about $237M, 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 mint essential oil (HS 330125)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330125 (the code used for mint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($47M, 20% of world imports), China ($42M) and Germany ($27M). World imports came to about $237M, 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 Mint essential oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330125 for Mint 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 mint essential oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330125 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for mint essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.25.10 (Japanese mint essential oil), 3301.25.20 (Spearmint essential oil), 3301.25.90 (Other mint essential oils).