Product classification
HS code for Perfume raw materials: 3302.90
Odoriferous substances and mixtures, used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries.
Classification of perfume raw materials under HS 3302.90
Perfume raw materials consisting of mixtures of odoriferous substances are classified under HS code 3302.90. This code is found in Chapter 33, which covers essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. Heading 3302 specifically refers to mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry. The subheading 3302.90 is used for these mixtures when they are intended for use in industries other than the food or drink industries—most notably in the production of perfumes, soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. These materials are typically concentrated blends of synthetic aromatics, essential oils, or fixatives that are not yet diluted for retail sale as finished perfumes. The classification depends on the product being a mixture and its intended industrial application as a precursor to finished goods.
- Covers
- Fragrance concentrates for use in perfume manufacturing
- Blended aromatic compounds for soap and detergent scenting
- Perfume bases consisting of multiple essential oils and synthetics
- Odoriferous mixtures used in the production of cosmetic creams and lotions
- Also under 3302.90
- Symrise Perfume Base
- Givaudan Fragrance Oil for Laundry
- IFF Cosmetic Fragrance Blend
- Mane Air Freshener Compound
Codes often confused with 3302.90
Common mistake. These materials are often misclassified under 3303.00, which is the code for finished perfumes and toilet waters. The distinction is that 3303.00 is for products put up for retail sale, while 3302.90 is for industrial raw materials. Another common error is classification under 3302.10, which is strictly for mixtures used in the food or drink industries (flavorings). Additionally, individual essential oils that are not mixed with other substances should be classified in 3301 rather than 3302.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330290 (the code used for perfume raw materials), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330290 (the code used for perfume raw materials) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 16% 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 330290, not only perfume raw materials.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $2.7B 21% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $1.9B 15% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $1.3B 11% of world exports
World total: $12.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $2.0B 16% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$968M 7.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $584M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $12.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 perfume raw materials
Brazil splits HS 3302.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3302.90.11Vetiverol
- 3302.90.19Other odoriferous mixtures for perfumery
- 3302.90.91Microencapsulated odoriferous mixtures
- 3302.90.99Other industrial odoriferous mixtures
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about perfume raw materials
What is the HS code for Perfume raw materials?
The HS code for Perfume raw materials is 330290 (Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries). The HS code is 3302.90 for industrial mixtures of odoriferous substances used in non-food industries.
How do I classify Perfume raw materials for customs?
Perfume raw materials is classified under HS code 330290 — Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a single synthetic aroma chemical be classified here?
Generally, no. Single chemically defined compounds are usually classified in Chapter 29. Heading 3302 requires the product to be a mixture of two or more odoriferous substances.
Which countries are the top exporters of perfume raw materials (HS 330290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330290 (the code used for perfume raw materials) in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.7B, 21% of world exports), Switzerland ($1.9B) and Singapore ($1.3B). World exports came to about $12.5B, 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 perfume raw materials (HS 330290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330290 (the code used for perfume raw materials) in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.0B, 16% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $968M) and Spain ($584M). World imports came to about $12.5B, 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 Perfume raw materials the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330290 for Perfume raw materials 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 perfume raw materials in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330290 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for perfume raw materials depends on the product's details: 3302.90.11 (Vetiverol), 3302.90.19 (Other odoriferous mixtures for perfumery), 3302.90.91 (Microencapsulated odoriferous mixtures), 3302.90.99 (Other industrial odoriferous mixtures).