Subheading · Section VI

3301.29: Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit: other

3301.29

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • 0%–2.9%EU
  • 100%–200%Türkiye
  • 0%–1.8%USA
  • US$2.4bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 3301.29 belongs to heading 3301 (essential oils) in chapter 33.

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.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 3301.29 into 16 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 100% and 200% (average 106.3%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 3301.29 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.8%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$2.4bn (+12.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was France (US$376.1m), followed by Indonesia.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$400.1m.

The United Kingdom ranked 7th among 174 exporters with US$66.7m; its largest buyer was Ireland.

The United Kingdom imported US$123.4m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines EU Free – 2.9% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.6% Türkiye 100% – 200% Statutory rate (Law 474) 16 tariff lines · average 106.3% USA Free – 1.8% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 3301 29 00 00 Other
  2. Of clove, niaouli and ylang-ylang
  3. 3301 29 11 00 Not deterpenated Free
  4. 3301 29 31 00 Deterpenated Free
  5. Other
  6. Not deterpenated
  7. 3301 29 42 00 Of rose Free
  8. 3301 29 49 00 Other Free
  9. Deterpenated
  10. 3301 29 71 00 Of geranium; of jasmin; of vetiver Free
  11. 3301 29 79 00 Of lavender or of lavandin Free
  12. 3301 29 91 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 3301 29 Other:
  2. Of clove, niaouli and ylang-ylang:
  3. 3301 29 11 Not deterpenated Free—
  4. 3301 29 31 Deterpenated 2.9%—
  5. Other:
  6. Not deterpenated:
  7. 3301 29 42 Of rose Free—
  8. 3301 29 49 Other Free—
  9. Deterpenated:
  10. 3301 29 71 Of geranium; of jasmin; of vetiver 2.3%—
  11. 3301 29 79 Of lavender or of lavandin 2.9%—
  12. 3301 29 91 Other 2.9%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 3301.29 Diğerleri:
  2. Karanfil, niyauli, ylang -ylangdan elde edilenler:
  3. Terpeni alınmamış :
  4. 3301.29.11.10.00 Ylang-ylang 100%
  5. 3301.29.11.90.00 Diğerleri 100%
  6. Terpeni alınmış :
  7. 3301.29.31.10.00 Ylang-ylang 100%
  8. 3301.29.31.90.00 Diğerleri 100%
  9. Diğerleri:
  10. Terpeni alınmamış :
  11. 3301.29.42.00.00 Gülden elde edilenler 100%
  12. Diğerleri:
  13. 3301.29.49.10.00 Oğul otu (stronel) ndan elde edilenler 100%
  14. 3301.29.49.20.00 Stearopten 200%
  15. Diğerleri :
  16. 3301.29.49.90.11 Kekik yağı 100%
  17. 3301.29.49.90.13 Biberiye yağı 100%
  18. 3301.29.49.90.14 Adaçayı yağı 100%
  19. 3301.29.49.90.15 Okaliptus yağı 100%
  20. 3301.29.49.90.18 Diğer uçucu yağlar 100%
  21. Terpeni alınmış :
  22. 3301.29.71.00.00 Itır çiçeği ( germenyum)'den; yaseminden;güve otu (vetiver)'dan elde edilenler 100%
  23. 3301.29.79.00.00 Lavantadan veya lavandinden (melez lavanta) elde edilenler 100%
  24. Diğerleri:
  25. 3301.29.91.10.00 Oğul otu (stronel)ndan elde edilenler 100%
  26. 3301.29.91.90.00 Diğerleri 100%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 3301.29 Other:
  2. 3301.29.10.00 Of eucalyptus 1.8%kg
  3. 3301.29.20.00 Of orris 1.1%kg
  4. 3301.29.51 Other Free
  5. 3301.29.51.03 Of anise kg
  6. 3301.29.51.05 Of caraway kg
  7. 3301.29.51.07 Of cassia kg
  8. 3301.29.51.09 Of cedarwood kg
  9. 3301.29.51.11 Of citronella kg
  10. 3301.29.51.13 Of clove kg
  11. 3301.29.51.15 Of garlic kg
  12. 3301.29.51.16 Of geranium kg
  13. 3301.29.51.17 Of jasmine kg
  14. 3301.29.51.18 Of lavender or lavandin kg
  15. 3301.29.51.19 Of lemongrass kg
  16. 3301.29.51.21 Of linaloe or bois de rose kg
  17. 3301.29.51.25 Of nutmeg kg
  18. 3301.29.51.28 Of onion kg
  19. 3301.29.51.29 Of patchouli kg
  20. 3301.29.51.33 Of petitgrain kg
  21. 3301.29.51.35 Of rose (attar of roses) g
  22. 3301.29.51.37 Of rosemary kg
  23. 3301.29.51.39 Of sandalwood kg
  24. 3301.29.51.41 Of sassafras including Ocotea cymbarum kg
  25. 3301.29.51.42 Of vetiver kg
  26. 3301.29.51.43 Of ylang ylang or cananga kg
  27. 3301.29.51.50 Other kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

3301.29 · US$2.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$605.8kUS$605.8k+US$4.1m+US$33.6m+> US$104m

Exports: 174
  1. France: US$376.1m
  2. Indonesia: US$276.7m
  3. China: US$267.7m
  4. United States: US$220.3m
  5. India: US$153.6m
  6. Spain: US$104m
  7. United Kingdom: US$66.7m
  8. Madagascar: US$63.4m
  9. Bulgaria: US$62.8m
  10. Germany: US$55.3m
  11. Türkiye: US$46.7m
  12. Haiti: US$46m
  13. Australia: US$45.1m
  14. Egypt: US$42.4m
  15. Morocco: US$39.8m
  16. Netherlands: US$37.9m
  17. Brazil: US$33.6m
  18. Austria: US$30.8m
  19. Switzerland: US$25.4m
  20. Poland: US$25.3m
  21. Canada: US$22.8m
  22. Singapore: US$21.4m
  23. Belgium: US$21.3m
  24. Italy: US$20.9m
  25. Tunisia: US$20.9m
  26. South Africa: US$20.8m
  27. Hungary: US$20.5m
  28. Vietnam: US$18.5m
  29. United Arab Emirates: US$17.8m
  30. Sri Lanka: US$16m
  31. Thailand: US$12.7m
  32. Ireland: US$10.8m
  33. Russia: US$10.8m
  34. Guatemala: US$10.2m
  35. Paraguay: US$9.8m
  36. Kazakhstan: US$9.5m
  37. Moldova: US$9.4m
  38. Croatia: US$8.7m
  39. Comoros: US$7m
  40. Kenya: US$6.6m
  41. Mexico: US$6.4m
  42. New Caledonia: US$5.1m
  43. Nepal: US$4.1m
  44. Albania: US$4.1m
  45. Oman: US$3.6m
  46. Rwanda: US$3.6m
  47. Greece: US$3.2m
  48. Dominican Republic: US$3.2m
  49. Ukraine: US$2.9m
  50. Argentina: US$2.9m
  51. Jamaica: US$2.8m
  52. Japan: US$2.8m
  53. Slovenia: US$2.8m
  54. Serbia: US$2.7m
  55. New Zealand: US$2.6m
  56. Israel: US$2.6m
  57. Tanzania: US$2.4m
  58. Portugal: US$2.4m
  59. Malaysia: US$2.3m
  60. Finland: US$2.3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 France US$376.1m 15.5%
2 Indonesia US$276.7m 11.4%
3 China US$267.7m 11.1%
4 United States US$220.3m 9.1%
5 India US$153.6m 6.3%
6 Spain US$104m 4.3%
7 United Kingdom US$66.7m 2.8%
8 Madagascar US$63.4m 2.6%
9 Bulgaria US$62.8m 2.6%
10 Germany US$55.3m 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$400.1m 16.5%
2 France US$312.3m 12.9%
3 India US$141.2m 5.8%
4 Germany US$140.3m 5.8%
5 Switzerland US$124.3m 5.1%
6 United Kingdom US$123.4m 5.1%
7 Spain US$116.1m 4.8%
8 China US$114.6m 4.7%
9 Netherlands US$109.2m 4.5%
10 Singapore US$64.6m 2.7%

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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$376.1m in 2024 (15.5% of world exports).