HS 3301Chemicals

Essential Oils - HS 3301 classification, duty and landed cost

Essential Oils moves through customs under HS heading 3301. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules5 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
3301.29	Essential oils, other than citrus

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 6.5% REACH registration and CLP labelling required.
United States	0% - 6.5% TSCA compliance; PMN for new chemicals.
China	0% - 10% Plus 13% VAT; MEP registration for hazardous chemicals.
India	7.5% - 10% BCD + 5% - 18% GST; PESO permits for hazardous items.
UAE	5% GCC CET; MOCCAE/MoIAT approvals for hazardous chemicals.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Essential Oils at FOB USD 15,000 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 300,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 19,500

CIF valueUSD 319,500

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Chemicals)USD 25,560

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 17,253

Landed cost ≈ USD 362,313 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to GHS Rev.9 in destination language.
· REACH registration (EU), TSCA compliance (US), NMPA/MEE registration (China) as applicable.
· Dangerous Goods Declaration and UN packing certificate where classified as hazardous.

Top exporting countries

· India
· France
· USA
· Brazil
· Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

What HS heading covers Essential Oils?

Essential Oils is classified under HS 3301.29. Chapters 28 and 29 split inorganic and organic chemistry; specialty formulations sit in Chapters 32-38.

Is Essential Oils a dangerous good?

Many chemicals fall under one or more IMDG classes. The MSDS and UN number determine packing group, marks, and labelling for sea, air and road.

What compliance regimes apply?

REACH (EU), TSCA (US), K-REACH (South Korea), Turkey-REACH, MEE ordinance 12 (China), and PESO (India) each require pre-notification or registration for many chemicals.

How is Essential Oils typically packed?

IBCs (1000L), UN-approved drums (200L), bulk ISO tanks or, for solids, 25 kg bags on shrink-wrapped pallets or FIBC jumbo bags in 20' containers.

Do end-use certificates apply?

Yes for dual-use chemicals and precursors. The exporter must screen buyers and obtain end-use / end-user certificates before shipment.