Product classification
HS code for Peppermint essential oil: 3301.24
Oils, essential, of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes.
Classification of peppermint essential oil under HS 3301.24
Peppermint essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.24. This classification is based on the botanical origin of the oil, specifically from the plant Mentha piperita. Chapter 33 covers essential oils and resinoids, and heading 3301 includes essential oils whether or not they have been de-terpenated. The Harmonized System provides specific subheadings for different types of mint oils because of their distinct chemical profiles and commercial applications. Subheading 3301.24 is reserved exclusively for peppermint oil (Mentha piperita). The classification process follows GRI 1, which relies on the specific text of the subheadings. This code includes the oil in various forms, such as concretes, absolutes, and the liquid essential oil obtained by steam distillation. It is important to note that the oil remains in this heading even if it has been standardized or if small amounts of anti-oxidants have been added for preservation, provided it maintains its character as an essential oil.
- Covers
- Pure Mentha piperita essential oil
- Terpeneless peppermint oil
- Peppermint oil concrete
- Peppermint oil absolute
- Also under 3301.24
- doTERRA Peppermint Essential Oil
- Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil
- Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil
- Wrigley's Peppermint Flavor
- Colgate Peppermint Extract
Codes often confused with 3301.24
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with "Cornmint oil" (Mentha arvensis), which is classified under HS code 3301.25. While both are mint oils, the HS distinguishes between the species. Another common error is classifying peppermint oil under 3302.10 if it has been mixed with other odoriferous substances for use in the food or drink industries. If the oil is diluted in a vegetable carrier oil (like almond oil) for retail sale as a cosmetic, it might be classified under 3304 or 3307 depending on the packaging and claims.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint essential oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 330124, not only peppermint essential oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $60M 36% of world exports
- 2 United States $55M 33% of world exports
- 3 Germany $11M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $165M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $16M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 China $14M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $168M 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 peppermint essential oil
Brazil classifies peppermint essential oil under NCM 3301.24.00: HS 3301.24 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about peppermint essential oil
What is the HS code for Peppermint essential oil?
The HS code for Peppermint essential oil is 330124 (Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes). The HS code for peppermint essential oil derived from Mentha piperita is 3301.24.
How do I classify Peppermint essential oil for customs?
Peppermint essential oil is classified under HS code 330124 — Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is peppermint oil distinguished from other mint oils in the HS?
The HS uses specific subheadings for different species; 3301.24 is for Mentha piperita, while 3301.25 is for all other mints, including Mentha arvensis and spearmint.
Which countries are the top exporters of peppermint essential oil (HS 330124)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were India ($60M, 36% of world exports), the United States ($55M) and Germany ($11M). World exports came to about $165M, 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 peppermint essential oil (HS 330124)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($16M) and China ($14M). World imports came to about $168M, 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 Peppermint essential oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330124 for Peppermint 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 peppermint essential oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, peppermint essential oil (HS 330124) is classified under NCM 3301.24.00.