U.S. imports of Essential Oil of Lemon (HS 330113) totaled $8.8M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Essential Oil of Lemon paid $1.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Essential Oil of Lemon imports of $8.8M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataArgentina is the leading US supplier of lemon essential oil, a position driven by that country's dominant role in global lemon cultivation and cold-pressing capacity, with Italy and Uruguay also notable sources. Classified under a single 10-digit line (3301130000), the oil is widely used in flavors, household cleaning products, and personal care formulations. Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications differ in purity and residue tolerances, making certificate-of-analysis documentation a routine compliance requirement at entry. Importers should confirm whether the product is expressed or distilled, as blended or concentrated forms may warrant reclassification under heading 3301.90.
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67 import shipments a month
Argentina's Tucumán province is one of the world's largest lemon-growing regions, and the country has invested heavily in cold-pressing infrastructure co-located with juice processing facilities. This integration allows large volumes of expressed peel oil to be produced as a co-product of lemon juice, giving Argentine suppliers a significant cost and volume advantage over other origins.
Importers generally need a certificate of analysis confirming identity and purity, FDA prior notice filed before arrival, and evidence that the foreign manufacturing facility is FDA-registered. If the oil is intended for use in alcoholic beverages, TTB considerations may also apply. Classification admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent for current requirements.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 3301
Subheading 330113 · $8.8M of $102.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $114.3M of Essential Oil of Lemon and exported $43.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3301130000 | Essential Citrus Fruit Oils of Lemon | $8.8M | 11.71% | 91.75% | $1.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3301130000 | Essential Citrus Fruit Oils of Lemon | $4.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Argentina and Italy together supply 76% of it. Argentina pays 13.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
8.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.71% of imports for consumption.