Subheading · Chapter 33 · Heading 3301
3301.29: Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit: other
Other essential oils (non-citrus)
Official description Other
3301.29 is the HS subheading for other essential oils (non-citrus), under heading 3301 in chapter 33.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3301 29 00 00 Other
- Of clove, niaouli and ylang-ylang
- 3301 29 11 00 Not deterpenated Free
- 3301 29 31 00 Deterpenated Free
- Other
- Not deterpenated
- 3301 29 42 00 Of rose Free
- 3301 29 49 00 Other Free
- Deterpenated
- 3301 29 71 00 Of geranium; of jasmin; of vetiver Free
- 3301 29 79 00 Of lavender or of lavandin Free
- 3301 29 91 00 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
Import requirements 4
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control of organic products
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/693
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/742
- Tariff lines
- on 2 of 7 lines
- Import controlImport control - CITES
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 France | £21.9m | 21% | +20.6% |
 China | £16m | 15.3% | -29.3% |
 India | £9.7m | 9.3% | +49.4% |
 Hungary | £7.2m | 6.9% | +24.6% |
 Indonesia | £7.1m | 6.8% | -23.6% |
 Türkiye | £4.4m | 4.2% | -8.6% |
 Egypt | £4.2m | 4% | +13.2% |
 United States | £4m | 3.9% | -14.4% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free – 2.9% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.6% Türkiye Free – 2.9% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 1.1% USA Free – 1.8% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 9.3% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 43 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 3.2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.5% 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$606kUS$606k+US$4m+US$34m+> US$104m
Exports: 174
- France: US$376m
- Indonesia: US$277m
- China: US$268m
- United States: US$220m
- India: US$154m
- Spain: US$104m
- United Kingdom: US$67m
- Madagascar: US$63m
- Bulgaria: US$63m
- Germany: US$55m
- Türkiye: US$47m
- Haiti: US$46m
- Australia: US$45m
- Egypt: US$42m
- Morocco: US$40m
- Netherlands: US$38m
- Brazil: US$34m
- Austria: US$31m
- Switzerland: US$25m
- Poland: US$25m
- Canada: US$23m
- Singapore: US$21m
- Belgium: US$21m
- Italy: US$21m
- Tunisia: US$21m
- South Africa: US$21m
- Hungary: US$21m
- Vietnam: US$18m
- United Arab Emirates: US$18m
- Sri Lanka: US$16m
- Thailand: US$13m
- Ireland: US$11m
- Russia: US$11m
- Guatemala: US$10m
- Paraguay: US$10m
- Kazakhstan: US$9m
- Moldova: US$9m
- Croatia: US$9m
- Comoros: US$7m
- Kenya: US$7m
- Mexico: US$6m
- New Caledonia: US$5m
- Nepal: US$4m
- Albania: US$4m
- Oman: US$4m
- Rwanda: US$4m
- Greece: US$3m
- Dominican Republic: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Argentina: US$3m
- Jamaica: US$3m
- Japan: US$3m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Serbia: US$3m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Tanzania: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$295kUS$295k+US$3m+US$25m+> US$116m
Imports: 203
- United States: US$400m
- France: US$312m
- India: US$141m
- Germany: US$140m
- Switzerland: US$124m
- United Kingdom: US$123m
- Spain: US$116m
- China: US$115m
- Netherlands: US$109m
- Singapore: US$65m
- Indonesia: US$63m
- Brazil: US$56m
- Japan: US$49m
- Italy: US$46m
- Mexico: US$44m
- Austria: US$40m
- Canada: US$37m
- Türkiye: US$35m
- Ireland: US$34m
- Australia: US$28m
- Belgium: US$25m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$23m
- South Korea: US$20m
- United Arab Emirates: US$17m
- Taiwan: US$17m
- Saudi Arabia: US$17m
- Poland: US$17m
- Malaysia: US$13m
- Thailand: US$12m
- Colombia: US$9m
- Hungary: US$9m
- Bahrain: US$9m
- South Africa: US$8m
- Argentina: US$8m
- Russia: US$8m
- Israel: US$7m
- Bulgaria: US$6m
- Czechia: US$6m
- Egypt: US$5m
- Kuwait: US$5m
- New Zealand: US$5m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Romania: US$4m
- Croatia: US$4m
- Philippines: US$4m
- Portugal: US$4m
- Kazakhstan: US$4m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$4m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Norway: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Greece: US$3m
- Costa Rica: US$3m
- Peru: US$2m
- Kenya: US$2m
- Pakistan: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | US$376m | 15.5% |
| 2 | Indonesia | US$277m | 11.4% |
| 3 | China | US$268m | 11.1% |
| 4 | United States | US$220m | 9.1% |
| 5 | India | US$154m | 6.3% |
| 6 |  Spain | US$104m | 4.3% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$67m | 2.8% |
| 8 |  Madagascar | US$63m | 2.6% |
| 9 |  Bulgaria | US$63m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  Germany | US$55m | 2.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$400m | 16.5% |
| 2 | France | US$312m | 12.9% |
| 3 | India | US$141m | 5.8% |
| 4 | Germany | US$140m | 5.8% |
| 5 | Switzerland | US$124m | 5.1% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$123m | 5.1% |
| 7 | Spain | US$116m | 4.8% |
| 8 | China | US$115m | 4.7% |
| 9 |  Netherlands | US$109m | 4.5% |
| 10 |  Singapore | US$65m | 2.7% |
Import duty on this product around the world 164
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 5%median duty
- 41number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Sudan, Morocco
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 8% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 6% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 5% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2021 · HS 2007 |
| Argentina | 11% | 2% – 14% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 14% | 5% – 15% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Belarus | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Benin | 10% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 15% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 6.3% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 0% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 11% | 2% – 14% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 10% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 10% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 |
 Colombia | 6.3% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 0% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominica | 14% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominican Republic | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 0.7% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Egypt | 5% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 0% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 1.4% | 0% – 2.9% | 2023 |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 Guatemala | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 0% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
| India | 20% | 2023 | |
| Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
| Japan | 1.5% | 0% – 3.2% | 2023 |
 Jordan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 20% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 0% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0.2%* | 0% – 0.4% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
| Madagascar | 10% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 10% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 37% | 2.5% – 40% | 2023 |
 Mozambique | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 10% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 0% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 10% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 10% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 0% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 11% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 0% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 11% | 2% – 14% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 3% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 10% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 10% | 2023 | |
| Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 0% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 15% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 14% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 St Lucia | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 8% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 14% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2007 |
| Switzerland | 0.2%* | 0% – 0.4% | 2023 |
 Syria | 1% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 10% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 8.6% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
| Türkiye | 1.4% | 0% – 2.9% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 6.5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 1% | 0% – 1.8% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 11% | 2% – 14% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Uzbekistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 20% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 11% | 2% – 14% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Vietnam | 5% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 10% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Zambia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 55132 Other essential oils
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 711220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 35410 Essential oils and concentrates, aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions thereof; resinoids; terpenic by-products of the deterpenation of essential oils; mixtures of odoriferous substances of a kind used as raw materials in industry
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2029 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3301.29 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 3301.29 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 3301.29 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 3301.21, 3301.22, 3301.23, 3301.26, 3301.29 | changed |
| 1996 | 3301.21, 3301.22, 3301.23, 3301.26, 3301.29 | changed |
| 1992 | 3301.21, 3301.22, 3301.23, 3301.26, 3301.29 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 5
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N326864 U.S. CBP
The marking and country of origin of essential oils from France, the United Kingdom, and Madagascar
- N319445 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an aromatherapy inhaler and fragrance inserts from Canada
- N313555 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Citral Natural (CAS# 68855-99-2) from China
- N307070 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Nagarmotha and Lemongrass Essential Oils from India
- 600010328 HMRC
Bees honeycomb Absolute. Absolute essential oil, obtained by extraction with solvents of the waxes of Bees (Apideae). The material is an absolute substance of viscous, a thick liquid obtained by extraction resulting in the concrete (aromatic and waxy molecules). And then, an ethanolic purification…
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-15181 · 91 FR 47318 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 3301.29 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 3301.29 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.9%. 3 of them are duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of other essential oils (non-citrus) into the UK came to £104.4m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 1% on the year before); France supplied 21%, followed by China.
In 2024, countries exported other essential oils (non-citrus) worth US$2bn (+12.3% year on year).
The largest exporter was France (US$376m), followed by Indonesia.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for essential oils other than those of citrus fruit: other?
Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit: other fall under HS subheading 3301.29, part of heading 3301, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on essential oils other than those of citrus fruit in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3301.29 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on essential oils other than those of citrus fruit in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3301.29 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.9%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most essential oils other than those of citrus fruit?
France, with US$376m in 2024 (15.5% of world exports).
Which countries can export other essential oils (non-citrus) to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other essential oils (non-citrus)?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other essential oils (non-citrus) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were France (21%), China (15%) and India (9%), out of total imports of £104.4m.
Typical products
- essential oils, clove
- essential oils, lavender - deterpenated
- essential oils, ylang-ylang
- jasmine essential oil
- sandalwood, essential oil
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.