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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of essential oils (except citrus) (SITC 55132) totaled $36.3M in April 2026, traded with 86 countries.
Importers of Essential Oils (Except Citrus) paid $3.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $31.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNon-citrus essential oils—spanning lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, rose, vetiver, patchouli, and hundreds of other botanical sources—are among the most diverse commodity groups in the fragrance and flavor supply chain, with origin, chemotype, and extraction method all affecting commercial value and regulatory treatment. SITC 55132 excludes citrus-derived oils, which have their own heading, and covers both steam-distilled and solvent-extracted (absolute) products from floral, herbal, wood, and root sources. Adulteration and mislabeling are persistent compliance concerns in this category, making third-party authentication testing a standard practice for quality-sensitive buyers. Some species-specific oils—particularly those derived from CITES-listed plants such as rosewood or agarwood—require export permits from the country of origin and may face import restrictions.
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Oils derived from CITES-listed species—such as Brazilian rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), agarwood/oud (Aquilaria spp.), and certain sandalwood species—require CITES export permits from the country of origin and may require US Fish & Wildlife Service import documentation. Importers should verify the botanical source of any wood- or bark-derived oil before shipment to avoid seizure.
Chemotypes are genetically distinct varieties of the same plant species that produce oils with different dominant compounds—for example, thymol-type versus carvacrol-type thyme oil. While chemotype differences rarely change the HTS classification, they significantly affect pricing, end-use suitability, and specification compliance. Buyers should specify the chemotype in purchase contracts and request gas chromatography analysis to verify composition.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $9.1M | $342K | -$8.7M |
| FRANCE | $5.8M | $685K | -$5.1M |
| INDONESIA | $4.3M | $1.7M | -$2.6M |
| CHINA | $2.7M | $675K | -$2.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $9K | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
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