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U.S. imports of essential oils (other, non-citrus, non-mint) (HS 330129) totaled $28.4M in April 2026, traded with 85 countries.
Importers of Essential Oils (Other, Non-Citrus, Non-Mint) paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $24.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrance and Indonesia are the leading US suppliers under this broad residual heading, which spans more than two dozen individually enumerated oils — from lavender (3301295118) and jasmine (3301295117) to patchouli (3301295129), vetiver (3301295142), and sandalwood (3301295139) — plus two catch-all NESOI lines. The heading's breadth means classification precision is critical: each named oil has its own 10-digit line, and misclassification between, for example, cassia oil (3301295107) and a generic spice oil can affect duty treatment and admissibility. Several oils in this heading — notably sassafras (3301295141) and certain tropical wood oils — may be subject to CITES controls or FDA scrutiny depending on botanical source and end use.
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A mixture of two or more essential oils is generally not classifiable under heading 3301.29 as a pure essential oil; it would instead fall under heading 3302 as a mixture of odoriferous substances. Importers should ensure that each line item on the commercial invoice accurately reflects whether the product is a single-species oil or a blend, as the distinction determines the correct heading and can affect duty rates.
Certain botanical sources of sandalwood (particularly Santalum species) and sassafras-related species may be listed under CITES appendices, potentially requiring export permits from the country of origin and US Fish & Wildlife Service import documentation. Importers should verify the specific botanical species with their supplier and check current CITES listings before shipment. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or USFWS import specialist.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3301295150 | ESSENTIAL OILS EXC THOSE OF CITRUS FRUIT, NESOI | $12.7M | 10.37% | $1.2M |
| 3301295129 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF PATCHOULI | $3.1M | 10.00% | $213K |
| 3301295118 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF LAVENDER OR OF LAVANDIN | $1.9M | 9.42% | $135K |
| 3301295139 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF SANDALWOOD | $1.6M | 9.70% | $158K |
| 3301295125 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF NUTMEG | $1.3M | 10.00% | $131K |
| 3301295113 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF CLOVE | $1.3M | 10.00% | $20K |
| 3301295142 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF VETIVER | $1.1M | 0.86% | $9K |
| 3301291000 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF EUCALYPTUS | $1.1M | 10.41% | $133K |
| 3301295135 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF ROSE (ATTAR OF ROSES) | $962K | 9.41% | $90K |
| 3301295109 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF CEDARWOOD | $834K | 14.79% | $85K |
| 3301295137 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF ROSEMARY | $830K | 11.68% | $89K |
| 3301295117 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF JASMINE | $478K | 10.00% | $48K |
| 3301295111 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF CITRONELLA | $305K | 10.95% | $33K |
| 3301295119 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF LEMONGRASS | $165K | 10.00% | $16K |
| 3301295116 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF GERANIUM | $162K | 11.01% | $18K |
| 3301295128 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF ONION | $136K | 10.00% | $11K |
| 3301295143 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF YLANG YLANG OR CANANGA | $128K | 6.99% | $6K |
| 3301292000 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF ORRIS | $72K | 11.10% | $8K |
| 3301295107 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF CASSIA | $57K | 10.00% | $6K |
| 3301295115 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF GARLIC | $34K | 15.14% | $4K |
| 3301295103 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF ANISE | $33K | 8.74% | $3K |
| 3301295133 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF PETITGRAIN | $21K | 10.00% | $2K |
| 3301295121 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF LINALOE OR BOIS DE ROSE | $4K | 9.99% | $354 |
| 3301295105 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF CARAWAY | $3K | 10.02% | $294 |
| 3301295141 | ESSENTIAL OIL SASSAFRAS INCLUDE OCOTEA CYMBARUM | $0 | -- | -- |
ESSENTIAL OILS EXC THOSE OF CITRUS FRUIT, NESOI
ESSENTIAL OILS OF PATCHOULI
ESSENTIAL OILS OF LAVENDER OR OF LAVANDIN
ESSENTIAL OILS OF SANDALWOOD
ESSENTIAL OILS OF NUTMEG
ESSENTIAL OILS OF CLOVE
ESSENTIAL OILS OF VETIVER
ESSENTIAL OILS OF EUCALYPTUS
ESSENTIAL OILS OF ROSE (ATTAR OF ROSES)
ESSENTIAL OILS OF CEDARWOOD
ESSENTIAL OILS OF ROSEMARY
ESSENTIAL OILS OF JASMINE
ESSENTIAL OILS OF CITRONELLA
ESSENTIAL OILS OF LEMONGRASS
ESSENTIAL OILS OF GERANIUM
ESSENTIAL OILS OF ONION
ESSENTIAL OILS OF YLANG YLANG OR CANANGA
ESSENTIAL OILS OF ORRIS
ESSENTIAL OILS OF CASSIA
ESSENTIAL OILS OF GARLIC
ESSENTIAL OILS OF ANISE
ESSENTIAL OILS OF PETITGRAIN
ESSENTIAL OILS OF LINALOE OR BOIS DE ROSE
ESSENTIAL OILS OF CARAWAY
ESSENTIAL OIL SASSAFRAS INCLUDE OCOTEA CYMBARUM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3301296000 | ESSENTIAL OILS, EXC THOSE OF CITRUS FRUIT, NESOI | $13.4M |
| 3301295145 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF CEDARWOOD, CLOVE AND NUTMEG | $2.1M |
| 3301295118 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF LAVENDER OR OF LAVANDIN | $779K |
| 3301295142 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF VETIVER | $458K |
| 3301295116 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF GERANIUM | $276K |
| 3301295117 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF JASMINE | $272K |
ESSENTIAL OILS, EXC THOSE OF CITRUS FRUIT, NESOI
414.1K kg
ESSENTIAL OILS OF CEDARWOOD, CLOVE AND NUTMEG
65.8K kg
ESSENTIAL OILS OF LAVENDER OR OF LAVANDIN
10.5K kg
ESSENTIAL OILS OF VETIVER
1.5K kg
ESSENTIAL OILS OF GERANIUM
4.5K kg
ESSENTIAL OILS OF JASMINE
5.6K kg
LIP MAKE-UP PREPARATIONS
HS 330410
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $15.3M | $5.7M | -$9.7M |
| Utah | $1.8M | $6.0M | +$4.2M |
| New York | $3.4M | $67K | -$3.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $12.5M | $734K | -$11.7M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $3.6M | $1.7M | -$1.9M |
| NEW YORK, NY | $1.8M | $2.8M | +$983K |