HS code for essential oils
The U.S. HS code for essential oils is usually 3301.29.51.18 (lavender), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | 3301.29.51.18 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3301.29.51.18: Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit / Of lavender or lavandin
What decides the code
Lavender essential oil is classified under heading 3301 as an essential oil other than citrus, specifically 3301.29.51.18 for oil of lavender or lavandin.
- The product must be an essential oil of lavender or lavandin, which places it in the lavender subheading under 3301.29.51.18.
- The oil must be non-citrus. Citrus essential oils fall under a different subheading of heading 3301.
- The product must be an essential oil rather than a concentrate in fats, fixed oils or waxes, which are also covered by heading 3301 but under other lines.
Common mistakes
- Classifying lavender oil under 3301.24 or other citrus oil lines is wrong because lavender is not a citrus fruit.
- Classifying the oil under Chapter 33 cosmetic preparations such as 3304 is wrong because a pure essential oil is a raw aromatic material of heading 3301, not a cosmetic preparation.
- Classifying the oil under 3302 is wrong because that heading covers mixtures of odoriferous substances, not a single natural essential oil.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3301.29.51.18, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for essential oils?
The U.S. HTS code for essential oils is usually 3301.29.51.18 (lavender). The first six digits, 3301.29, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on essential oils from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3301.29.51.18 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 3301.29.51.18Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit / Of lavender or lavandin
- Heading 3301Essential 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
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.