U.S. imports of Preparations for Perfuming or Deodorizing Rooms (SITC 55354) totaled $56.1M in August 2026, imported from 57 countries.
Importers of Preparations for Perfuming or Deodorizing Rooms paid $4.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.48% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Preparations for Perfuming or Deodorizing Rooms imports of $56.1M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $50.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRoom fragrancing and deodorizing products — including reed diffusers, scented candles, plug-in air fresheners, and aerosol room sprays — are primarily regulated by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) when they carry pesticidal claims such as 'kills odor-causing bacteria' or 'eliminates germs.' Products making only fragrance or masking claims generally fall outside FIFRA but must still comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements for flammability and packaging. Aerosol formats are additionally subject to DOT hazmat transport rules.
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5.0K import shipments a month
FIFRA registration is required when a product is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests — including bacteria or mold — as part of its deodorizing function. A product claiming to 'eliminate odor-causing bacteria' or 'inhibit mold growth' is a pesticide under FIFRA and must be registered with the EPA before importation. Products that only mask or cover odors with fragrance generally do not require FIFRA registration, but the label's precise language is determinative.
The CPSC has issued voluntary safety standards (ASTM F2179) for candles covering flame height, container integrity, and labeling of burn instructions. While compliance is voluntary at the federal level, failure to meet these standards can expose importers to CPSC enforcement action if products cause fires or injuries. Some retail buyers require ASTM certification as a condition of purchase, making pre-shipment testing a practical necessity for market access.
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Basic heading 55354 · $56.1M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 69% of it. China pays 43.1% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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$56.1MYoY · free account
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$25.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $588.4M of Preparations for Perfuming or Deodorizing Rooms and exported $301.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.