Essential oils — HTS 3301
Essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by products of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils
Chapter 33 › Heading 3301
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3301 is a broad product category for essential-oil products and related aromatic extracts. It includes essential oils whether or not terpenes have been removed, as well as concretes, absolutes, resinoids, extracted oleoresins, certain concentrates made through enfleurage or maceration, terpenic by-products from deterpenation, and aqueous distillates or aqueous solutions of essential oils.
The heading is only four digits, so it is not usually the complete classification for an imported product. To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, identify the product’s material or product type and then follow the applicable subheadings and statistical subdivisions. The product’s botanical source, composition, processing method, and form may determine which branch applies; intended use can also matter where the tariff provisions distinguish products by use.
What to check
- Confirm exactly what the product is: an essential oil, concrete, absolute, resinoid, oleoresin, aqueous product, concentrate, or another listed form.
- Review the product’s composition and processing records, including whether terpenes were removed and whether the product was obtained by enfleurage, maceration, extraction, or distillation.
- Check the official HTSUS structure under heading 3301, moving from the four-digit heading through the relevant six-digit subheading to the full eight-digit code.
- Compare the product description, botanical source, concentration, and physical form with the wording of each candidate provision; do not classify from a marketing name alone.
- Verify the result against the HTSUS General Rules of Interpretation, section or chapter notes, and any applicable customs rulings; seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the wording or manufacturing process is unclear.
HTS heading 3301 summary
Essential oils is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3301.19 | Other |
| 3301.29 | Other |
| 3301.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3301.12.00.00 👉 | Of orange | 2.7% | Free | 25% |
| 3301.13.00.00 👉 | Of lemon | 3.8% | Free | 25% |
| 3301.24.00.00 👉 | Of peppermint (Mentha piperita) | 4.2% | Free | 25% |
| 3301.25.00 👉 | Of other mints | Free | — | 25% |
| 3301.30.00.00 👉 | Resinoids | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3301?
Essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by products of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.