Product classification
HS code for Natural resins: 3301.30
Resinoids.
Classification of natural resins under HS 3301.30
Natural resins classified under HS code 330130 are specifically identified as resinoids. These substances are obtained from natural resinous materials, such as oleoresins or balsams, through extraction with organic solvents. Unlike essential oils, which are typically obtained by steam distillation, resinoids contain both volatile and non-volatile components, making them more viscous and stable. The classification under 330130 is determined by the processing method and the resulting chemical composition, which must align with the definition of a resinoid as an extract used primarily in perfumery, cosmetics, or as fixatives in the fragrance industry. If the resin is in its raw, unprocessed state, it would fall under a different chapter entirely. The Harmonized System distinguishes these processed extracts from raw gums to ensure that value-added chemical products are taxed and regulated differently than primary agricultural or forest outputs. The extraction process typically involves the use of solvents like petroleum ether or benzene, which are later evaporated, leaving behind the concentrated resinoid. This process is distinct from the mechanical collection of raw resins, which are simply exudations from plants.
- Covers
- Benzoin resinoids
- Myrrh resinoids
- Frankincense (Olibanum) resinoids
- Labdanum resinoids
- Tolu balsam resinoids
- Peru balsam resinoids
- Styrax resinoids
- Also under 3301.30
- Firmenich Benzoin Resinoid
- Givaudan Labdanum Absolute
- Robertet Oakmoss Extract
- Mane Myrrh Resinoid
Codes often confused with 3301.30
Common mistake. Natural resins are frequently misclassified under HS code 1301, which covers natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins in their raw or crude state. The distinction lies in the level of processing; 330130 is for extracts (resinoids), while 1301 is for the primary product. Additionally, some may confuse these with HS code 3806, which covers rosin and resin acids. Rosin is a specific type of resin obtained from pine trees through distillation, whereas resinoids are solvent extracts from various botanical sources. Misclassifying a resinoid as a raw resin can lead to incorrect duty assessments and regulatory delays. Furthermore, if the product is a mixture of essential oils and resinoids, it may still fall under 3301, but the specific subheading depends on the dominant component.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330130 (the code used for natural resins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330130 (the code used for natural resins) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 17% 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 330130, not only natural resins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $16M 22% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $8.5M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $8.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $72M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $15M 17% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $7.0M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $5.9M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $86M 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 natural resins
Brazil classifies natural resins under NCM 3301.30.00: HS 3301.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about natural resins
What is the HS code for Natural resins?
The HS code for Natural resins is 330130 (Resinoids). The HS code for natural resins in the form of resinoids is 330130. If the resin is in its raw, unprocessed state, it is classified under 130190.
How do I classify Natural resins for customs?
Natural resins is classified under HS code 330130 — Resinoids. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between an essential oil and a resinoid?
Essential oils (330112-330129) are usually steam-distilled and highly volatile, whereas resinoids (330130) are solvent-extracted and contain heavier, non-volatile components that act as fixatives in perfumes.
Which countries are the top exporters of natural resins (HS 330130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330130 (the code used for natural resins) in UN Comtrade data were France ($16M, 22% of world exports), Switzerland ($8.5M) and the United States ($8.2M). World exports came to about $72M, 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 natural resins (HS 330130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330130 (the code used for natural resins) in UN Comtrade data were France ($15M, 17% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($7.0M) and the United Kingdom ($5.9M). World imports came to about $86M, 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 Natural resins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330130 for Natural resins 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 natural resins in Brazil?
In Brazil, natural resins (HS 330130) is classified under NCM 3301.30.00.