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SITCSection 5
U.S. exports of odoriferous mixtures nes (non-food industrial use) (SITC 55149) totaled $86.9M in July 2026.
Importers of Odoriferous Mixtures NES (Non-Food Industrial Use) paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $14.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFragrance compounds and odoriferous blends formulated for industrial, cosmetic, household, and personal-care applications—excluding food and beverage uses—are classified under SITC 55149 as a residual 'not elsewhere specified' category. These mixtures are the backbone of the global fragrance industry, supplying inputs for fine perfumery, fabric care, air care, and personal-care product manufacturing. IFRA (International Fragrance Association) standards and EU cosmetic regulation compliance are frequently required by buyers even for US-market products, reflecting the global nature of fragrance supply chains. Classification in this heading requires confirming the mixture is not intended for food or drink use, which would place it in SITC 55141.
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685 shipments/mo
Basic heading 168 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 55149 · $20.9M of $28.9B
No pre-market approval is required for cosmetic fragrance ingredients under current US law; FDA regulates cosmetics through post-market enforcement rather than pre-approval. However, individual components must not be prohibited or restricted cosmetic ingredients, and the finished product must comply with cosmetic labeling requirements. Importers should also be aware that some fragrance allergens face disclosure requirements in certain export markets, which may affect labeling of the imported blend.
IFRA standards set usage-level limits for specific fragrance ingredients based on safety assessments, and many US buyers contractually require IFRA compliance certificates from suppliers. While IFRA compliance is not a US legal requirement at import, failure to provide an IFRA certificate can block a sale to major consumer goods manufacturers. Importers should request up-to-date IFRA conformity statements as part of standard supplier documentation.
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Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 46% of it.
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Imports
$20.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$86.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.