Product classification

HS code for Orange essential oil: 3301.12

Oils, essential, of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.

Classification of orange essential oil under HS 3301.12

Orange essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.12 because it falls within Chapter 33, which encompasses essential oils, resinoids, and perfumery products. Specifically, heading 3301 covers essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. The subheading 3301.12 is reserved for essential oils derived from oranges. This classification applies regardless of whether the oil is extracted via cold-pressing or steam distillation, and whether it remains in its natural state or has been deterpenated. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since orange essential oil is a distinct citrus oil used in fragrances, food flavoring, and aromatherapy, it is explicitly named in this subheading. The classification remains consistent for both bulk industrial shipments and small retail-ready containers, provided the substance is a pure essential oil and not a mixture with other odoriferous substances or diluted with carrier oils beyond standard processing requirements.

Covers
  • Cold-pressed orange oil
  • Distilled orange oil
  • Orange oil concretes
  • Orange oil absolutes
  • Terpeneless orange oil
  • Sweet orange oil (Citrus sinensis)
  • Bitter orange oil (Citrus aurantium)
Also under 3301.12
  • doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil
  • Young Living Orange Essential Oil
  • Aura Cacia Orange Sweet Essential Oil
  • Givaudan Orange Flavor
  • Firmenich Orange Blossom Absolute

Codes often confused with 3301.12

Common mistake. Orange essential oil is frequently confused with HS code 3302.10, which covers mixtures of odoriferous substances used in the food or drink industries. If the orange oil is blended with other oils or chemical additives to create a specific flavor profile, it moves to 3302. It is also sometimes misclassified under 2106.90 as a food preparation if it is heavily diluted in a carrier for retail sale as a flavoring agent. Furthermore, if the oil is presented as a medicament with specific curative claims, it might be incorrectly assigned to Chapter 30.

3302.10Odoriferous substances and mixtures; of a kind used in the food or drink industries33.02Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

Top exporters and importers of HS 330112 (the code used for orange essential oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330112 (the code used for orange essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 36% 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 330112, not only orange essential oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Brazil $339M
  2. 2 United States $188M
  3. 3 Italy $86M

World total: $935M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $233M
  2. 2 Germany $233M
  3. 3 China $85M

World total: $1.1B 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 orange essential oil

Brazil splits HS 3301.12 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 orange essential oil

What is the HS code for Orange essential oil?

The HS code for Orange essential oil is 330112 (Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes). The primary HS code for orange essential oil is 3301.12.

How do I classify Orange essential oil for customs?

Orange essential oil is classified under HS code 330112 — Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include orange terpenes?

No, orange terpenes that are by-products of the deterpenation of essential oils are typically classified under HS code 3805.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of orange essential oil (HS 330112)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330112 (the code used for orange essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($339M, 36% of world exports), the United States ($188M) and Italy ($86M). World exports came to about $935M, 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 orange essential oil (HS 330112)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330112 (the code used for orange essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($233M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($233M) and China ($85M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Orange essential oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330112 for Orange 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 orange essential oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330112 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for orange essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.12.10 (Orange petitgrain essential oil), 3301.12.90 (Other orange essential oils).