U.S. imports of Essential Oils of Mints (Other) (HS 330125) totaled $8.9M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Essential Oils of Mints (Other) paid $292K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Essential Oils of Mints (Other) imports of $8.9M in August 2026 ran 151% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCornmint (3301250010) and spearmint (3301250020) oils are the commercially dominant products within this heading, with two residual NESOI lines covering other mint varieties. India leads US imports, primarily through its large cornmint oil industry, which produces the natural menthol precursor widely used in confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco. China is also a significant supplier, particularly for cornmint oil, introducing Section 301 tariff exposure that importers must factor into landed-cost calculations. Spearmint oil, sourced in part from Canada, serves distinct flavor applications in chewing gum and oral care where carvone — not menthol — is the key active compound.
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Essential oils of mints classified under heading 3301.25 have been subject to Section 301 tariffs on goods of Chinese origin. The applicable rate and any exclusions can change; importers sourcing cornmint or spearmint oil from China should verify current Section 301 status with a licensed customs broker before finalizing purchase contracts.
Cornmint oil (from Mentha arvensis) is classified under 3301250010, while true peppermint oil (from Mentha piperita) falls under 3301240000 in a separate heading. Cornmint oil typically has a higher menthol content and is often dementholized to produce natural menthol crystals; the dementholized residue may itself require separate classification. Botanical source documentation from the supplier is essential to support the correct tariff line.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 3301
Subheading 330125 · $8.9M of $102.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3301250020 | Essential Oils of Spearmint | $5.5M | 1.53% | 11.45% | $84K |
| 3301250010 | Essential Oils of Cornmint | $1.8M | 9.58% | 92.30% | $174K |
| 3301250050 | Essential Oils of Mints, NESOI | $485K | 7.01% | 70.06% | $34K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3301250020 | Essential Oils of Spearmint | $1.8M |
| 3301250060 | Essential Oils of Mints, NESOI | $332K |
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
origin
Canada and India together supply 96% of it. China pays 19.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
55.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.74% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.6M of Essential Oils of Mints (Other) and exported $23.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.