Product classification

HS code for Tea tree oil: 3301.29

Oils, essential, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.

Classification of tea tree oil under HS 3301.29

Tea tree oil is classified under HS code 330129 as an essential oil. This heading covers oils extracted from plant materials, in this case, Melaleuca alternifolia, through distillation or expression. Because tea tree oil is not specifically named in the preceding subheadings of 3301 (like citrus, peppermint, or lavender), it falls into the "other" category (330129). The classification remains here as long as the oil is not put up as a medicament with specific therapeutic claims or mixed with other substances to the point where it becomes a cosmetic preparation of heading 3304 or 3307. Essential oils are defined by their volatile nature and their extraction method, which preserves the aromatic and chemical profile of the source plant. Under the Harmonized System, essential oils are grouped in Chapter 33, which covers essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations. The purity of the oil is a key factor; if it is diluted with a carrier oil, it may still be classified here if the essential oil retains its character.

Covers
  • Pure tea tree essential oil
  • Terpeneless tea tree oil
  • Tea tree oil concretes and absolutes
  • Essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia
Also under 3301.29
  • Givaudan Essential Oils
  • Firmenich Absolutes
  • Robertet Group Essential Oils
  • Symrise Essential Oils
  • IFF Essential Oils

Codes often confused with 3301.29

Common mistake. Tea tree oil is often misclassified under 3004 if it is packaged for retail sale with specific medicinal claims for treating skin conditions. It may also be confused with 330790 if it is prepared as a personal fragrance or cosmetic. Another error is using 330190, which is reserved for aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils, rather than the pure oil itself.

30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale3307.90Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 33073301.90Oils, essential; concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301

Top exporters and importers of HS 330129 (the code used for tea tree oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330129 (the code used for tea tree oil) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% 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 330129, not only tea tree oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $447M
  2. 2 China $235M
  3. 3 United States $231M

World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $394M
  2. 2 United States $385M
  3. 3 India $172M

World total: $2.7B 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 tea tree oil

Brazil splits HS 3301.29 into 12 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 tea tree oil

What is the HS code for Tea tree oil?

The HS code for Tea tree oil is 330129 (Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes).

How do I classify Tea tree oil for customs?

Tea tree oil is classified under HS code 330129 — Oils, essential; n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for pure tea tree oil?

Pure tea tree oil is classified under HS code 330129 as an essential oil not elsewhere specified.

Is tea tree oil in a shampoo classified here?

No, tea tree oil used as an ingredient in a hair care product would be classified under HS code 330510 for shampoos.

Which countries are the top exporters of tea tree oil (HS 330129)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330129 (the code used for tea tree oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($447M, 18% of world exports), China ($235M) and the United States ($231M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 tea tree oil (HS 330129)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 330129 (the code used for tea tree oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($394M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($385M) and India ($172M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Tea tree oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 330129 for Tea tree 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 tea tree oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 330129 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for tea tree oil depends on the product's details: 3301.29.11 (Citronella essential oil), 3301.29.12 (Cedar essential oil), 3301.29.13 (Guaiacwood essential oil), 3301.29.14 (Lemongrass essential oil), 3301.29.15 (Rosewood essential oil), 3301.29.16 (Palmarosa essential oil), and more.