Heading · Section VI

3302: Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages

3302
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–12.8%EU
  • 75%–150%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$34.7bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 3302 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 33, essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 3302 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 3302 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.8%. 4 of them are duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 3302 into 8 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 75% and 150% (average 118.1%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 3302 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 5 of them are duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.

In 2024, countries exported heading 3302 goods worth US$34.7bn (+12.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was Ireland (US$12.2bn), followed by France.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$4.5bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 9th among 185 exporters with US$853m.

The United Kingdom imported US$1.4bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines EU Free – 12.8% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 2.6% · 2× specific or compound duty Türkiye 75% – 150% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines · average 118.1% USA Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty

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.

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World trade in 2024

3302 · US$34.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$785.4kUS$785.4k+US$25.9m+US$272.9m+> US$1.9bn

Exports: 185
  1. Ireland: US$12.2bn
  2. France: US$3.1bn
  3. United States: US$2.7bn
  4. Germany: US$2.6bn
  5. Singapore: US$2.3bn
  6. Switzerland: US$1.9bn
  7. Netherlands: US$1.4bn
  8. Spain: US$931.3m
  9. United Kingdom: US$853m
  10. Eswatini: US$630.6m
  11. China: US$603.9m
  12. India: US$525.5m
  13. Egypt: US$428.6m
  14. Türkiye: US$375.1m
  15. Indonesia: US$352.3m
  16. Italy: US$351.4m
  17. Mexico: US$323.7m
  18. Japan: US$272.9m
  19. Thailand: US$216.9m
  20. Belgium: US$194.7m
  21. Uruguay: US$146.5m
  22. Cyprus: US$130.3m
  23. Slovenia: US$125.2m
  24. South Africa: US$122.3m
  25. Malaysia: US$120.1m
  26. Hungary: US$115.6m
  27. Hong Kong SAR China: US$112.5m
  28. Austria: US$107.7m
  29. Brazil: US$94.6m
  30. Poland: US$93.5m
  31. Argentina: US$87.4m
  32. Honduras: US$83.2m
  33. Colombia: US$79.7m
  34. Denmark: US$76.4m
  35. Canada: US$68.2m
  36. Taiwan: US$63.1m
  37. Guatemala: US$60.7m
  38. United Arab Emirates: US$59.4m
  39. Australia: US$54.1m
  40. Bulgaria: US$46m
  41. Dominican Republic: US$39.8m
  42. South Korea: US$34.8m
  43. Costa Rica: US$26.7m
  44. Sweden: US$25.9m
  45. Chile: US$24.9m
  46. Czechia: US$23.1m
  47. Romania: US$22m
  48. Greece: US$18.9m
  49. Latvia: US$18.4m
  50. Portugal: US$18.4m
  51. Lithuania: US$16.9m
  52. Russia: US$15.8m
  53. Senegal: US$14.9m
  54. Panama: US$14.5m
  55. Israel: US$13.1m
  56. Morocco: US$11.3m
  57. Finland: US$10.4m
  58. Saudi Arabia: US$10m
  59. Norway: US$9.6m
  60. New Zealand: US$9.1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Ireland US$12.2bn 35.2%
2 France US$3.1bn 9.1%
3 United States US$2.7bn 7.9%
4 Germany US$2.6bn 7.6%
5 Singapore US$2.3bn 6.6%
6 Switzerland US$1.9bn 5.5%
7 Netherlands US$1.4bn 3.9%
8 Spain US$931.3m 2.7%
9 United Kingdom US$853m 2.5%
10 Eswatini US$630.6m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$4.5bn 13.1%
2 Mexico US$2.8bn 8%
3 France US$2.1bn 5.9%
4 United Kingdom US$1.4bn 4%
5 Germany US$1.4bn 3.9%
6 Spain US$1.3bn 3.7%
7 United Arab Emirates US$924.4m 2.7%
8 Italy US$916.5m 2.6%
9 Canada US$813.2m 2.3%
10 Poland US$812.7m 2.3%

Legal notes

Notes

1. This chapter does not cover:

  1. (a) natural oleoresins or vegetable extracts of heading 1301 or 1302;

  2. (b) soap or other products of heading 3401; or

  3. (c) gum, wood or sulphate turpentine or other products of heading 3805.

2. The expression ‘odoriferous substances’ in heading 3302 refers only to the substances of heading 3301, to odoriferous constituents isolated from those substances or to synthetic aromatics.

3. Headings 3303 to 3307 apply, inter alia, to products, whether or not mixed (other than aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils), suitable for use as goods of these headings and put up in packings of a kind sold by retail for such use.

4. The expression ‘perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations’ in heading 3307 applies, inter alia, to the following products: scented sachets; odoriferous preparations which operate by burning; perfumed papers and papers impregnated or coated with cosmetics; contact lens or artificial eye solutions; wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with perfume or cosmetics; animal toilet preparations.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages?

Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages fall under HS heading 3302, part of chapter 33, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3302 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 mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3302 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 12.8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures?

Ireland, with US$12.2bn in 2024 (35.2% of world exports).