Product classification
HS code for Peppermint oil: 3301.24
Oils, essential, of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes.
Classification of peppermint oil under HS 3301.24
Peppermint oil is classified under HS code 3301.24. This classification is governed by the botanical origin of the oil, specifically Mentha piperita. Chapter 33 of the Harmonized System covers essential oils and resinoids, and heading 3301 is dedicated to essential oils whether or not terpeneless, including concretes and absolutes. The classification process involves identifying the extraction method—typically steam distillation or expression—and the specific plant species. Mentha piperita is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint, and the HS system provides a specific subheading for it to distinguish it from other mint varieties. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 3301, these oils remain classified here even if they have been deterpenated, provided they have not been modified by the addition of other substances or chemical components that change their essential character. The purity and the specific chemical profile (high menthol and menthone content) are key indicators for customs authorities to verify the 3301.24 classification.
- Covers
- Pure Mentha piperita essential oil
- Terpeneless peppermint oil
- Peppermint oil concretes
- Peppermint oil absolutes
- Steam-distilled peppermint extract (essential oil form)
- 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 HS code 3301.25, which covers "Other mints." This code is reserved for oils like spearmint (Mentha spicata) or corn mint (Mentha arvensis). Importers often confuse these because they are all "mint oils," but the botanical species is the deciding factor. Another common error is using HS code 2906.11, which is for menthol in its isolated, crystalline chemical form. If the peppermint oil has been processed to the point where it is essentially pure menthol, it must be classified in Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined compound rather than an essential oil.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint 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 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 oil
Brazil classifies peppermint 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 oil
What is the HS code for Peppermint oil?
The HS code for Peppermint oil is 330124 (Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes). The specific HS code for peppermint oil derived from Mentha piperita is 3301.24.
How do I classify Peppermint oil for customs?
Peppermint 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 does 3301.24 differ from 3301.25?
HS code 3301.24 is exclusively for Mentha piperita, while 3301.25 covers all other varieties of mint oils, such as spearmint and peppermint-like oils from different species.
Which countries are the top exporters of peppermint oil (HS 330124)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint 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 oil (HS 330124)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330124 (the code used for peppermint 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 oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330124 for Peppermint 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 oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, peppermint oil (HS 330124) is classified under NCM 3301.24.00.