Product classification

HS code for Spearmint essential oil: 3301.25

Oils, essential, of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes.

Classification of spearmint essential oil under HS 3301.25

Spearmint essential oil is classified under HS code 3301.25. This code specifically covers essential oils of mints, excluding peppermint (which has its own dedicated code). The classification is based on the botanical origin of the oil, specifically Mentha spicata. In the Harmonized System, Chapter 33 deals with essential oils and resinoids. Because mint oils are a major commodity in the fragrance and flavoring industries, the system provides specific subheadings to differentiate between them. Spearmint oil is distinguished from other mints by its chemical composition, primarily its high carvone content and lack of menthol. This code applies whether the oil is terpeneless or not, and whether it is in the form of a concrete, absolute, or liquid essential oil obtained by steam distillation or expression.

Covers
  • Pure spearmint essential oil (Mentha spicata)
  • Scotch mint oil (Mentha cardiaca)
  • Native spearmint oil
  • Terpeneless spearmint oil
  • Spearmint concretes and absolutes
Also under 3301.25
  • doTERRA Spearmint Essential Oil
  • Young Living Spearmint Essential Oil
  • Aura Cacia Spearmint Essential Oil
  • Givaudan Spearmint Flavor
  • IFF Cornmint Oil

Codes often confused with 3301.25

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 3301.24, which is strictly for Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita). While both are mints, the HS system requires strict botanical separation. Another common error is using 3301.29, which is the 'other' category for mint oils. 3301.29 should only be used for mint varieties that are neither peppermint nor spearmint, such as corn mint (Mentha arvensis). Using the incorrect mint code can lead to issues with customs valuations and regulatory compliance regarding food-grade additives.

3301.24Oils, essential; of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes3301.29Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

Top exporters and importers of HS 330125 (the code used for spearmint essential oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330125 (the code used for spearmint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 330125, not only spearmint essential oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $136M
  2. 2 United States $24M
  3. 3 Indonesia $13M

World total: $237M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $47M
  2. 2 China $42M
  3. 3 Germany $27M

World total: $237M 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 spearmint essential oil

Brazil splits HS 3301.25 into 3 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 spearmint essential oil

What is the HS code for Spearmint essential oil?

The HS code for Spearmint essential oil is 330125 (Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes). The specific HS code for spearmint essential oil is 3301.25.

How do I classify Spearmint essential oil for customs?

Spearmint essential oil is classified under HS code 330125 — Oils, essential; of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is spearmint oil classified differently if it is for aromatherapy?

No, the HS code remains 3301.25 based on the substance's identity as an essential oil, regardless of whether its end use is for aromatherapy, food flavoring, or cosmetics.

Which countries are the top exporters of spearmint essential oil (HS 330125)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330125 (the code used for spearmint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were India ($136M, 57% of world exports), the United States ($24M) and Indonesia ($13M). World exports came to about $237M, 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 spearmint essential oil (HS 330125)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330125 (the code used for spearmint essential oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($47M, 20% of world imports), China ($42M) and Germany ($27M). World imports came to about $237M, 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 Spearmint essential oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330125 for Spearmint 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 spearmint essential oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330125 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for spearmint essential oil depends on the product's details: 3301.25.10 (Japanese mint essential oil), 3301.25.20 (Spearmint essential oil), 3301.25.90 (Other mint essential oils).