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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of essential oils of citrus fruit (SITC 55131) totaled $32.2M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Essential Oils of Citrus Fruit paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $21.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Essential Oils of Citrus Fruit imports of $32.2M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $37.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCold-pressed or steam-distilled oils derived from citrus peel—including orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, and bergamot—serve as foundational inputs for the flavor, fragrance, beverage, and personal-care industries. Citrus essential oils are distinguished from non-citrus oils in trade classification because their terpene composition and production geography differ markedly: major producing regions are concentrated in subtropical citrus belts, and crop-year variability directly affects price and availability. Buyers should be aware that deterpenated or folded citrus oils may be classified differently from whole oils, and that food-grade versus fragrance-grade specifications carry distinct documentation requirements.
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Deterpenated citrus oils—from which monoterpene hydrocarbons have been partially or fully removed to increase solubility and stability—may be classified under a different HTS subheading than whole citrus oils. Importers should confirm with a customs broker whether the specific processing level shifts the product out of the standard essential oil heading and into a concentrate or modified-oil category.
Food-grade citrus oils entering the US are subject to FDA prior notice as food ingredients. Importers generally need a certificate of analysis confirming identity and purity, a statement of food-grade status, and documentation of the foreign facility's FDA registration. Organic-certified oils require additional USDA NOP certification paperwork.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $9.9M | $2.5M | -$7.4M |
| GERMANY | $3.7M | $3.7M | +$41K |
| BRAZIL | $5.6M | $1.6M | -$4.0M |
| COSTA RICA | $3.5M | $131K | -$3.4M |
| NETHERLANDS | $18K | $3.2M | +$3.2M |
Monthly import values over time