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Chapter 33

Essential Oils and Cosmetics

By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule

At a glance

Chapter 33 contains 95 HTS lines covering essential oils and cosmetics. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 6%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.

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

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Heading 3301 contains 48 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

3301

Essential 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:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.12.00.00

Of orange

2.7%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.13.00.00

Of lemon

3.8%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.19

Other:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.19.10.00

Of grapefruit

2.7%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.19.51

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.19.51.10

Bergamot

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.19.51.20

Lime

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.19.51.50

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.24.00.00

Of peppermint (Mentha piperita)

4.2%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.25.00

Of other mints

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.25.00.10

Of cornmint, including "peppermint" derived from Mentha arvensis

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.25.00.20

Of spearmint

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.25.00.50

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29

Other:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.10.00

Of eucalyptus

1.8%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.29.20.00

Of orris

1.1%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.29.51

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.03

Of anise

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.05

Of caraway

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.07

Of cassia

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.09

Of cedarwood

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.11

Of citronella

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.13

Of clove

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.15

Of garlic

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.16

Of geranium

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.17

Of jasmine

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.18

Of lavender or lavandin

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.19

Of lemongrass

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.21

Of linaloe or bois de rose

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.25

Of nutmeg

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.28

Of onion

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.29

Of patchouli

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.33

Of petitgrain

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.35

Of rose (attar of roses)

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.37

Of rosemary

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.39

Of sandalwood

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.41

Of sassafras including Ocotea cymbarum

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.42

Of vetiver

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.43

Of ylang ylang or cananga

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.29.51.50

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.30.00.00

Resinoids

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.90

Other:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.90.10

Extracted oleoresins

3.8%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

3301.90.10.10

Paprika

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.90.10.20

Black pepper

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.90.10.50

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3301.90.50.00

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

3302Mixtures 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

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Heading 3302 contains 14 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

3303Perfumes and toilet waters

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Heading 3303 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

3304Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations

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Heading 3304 contains 9 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

3305Preparations for use on the hair

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Heading 3305 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

3306Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages

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Heading 3306 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

3307Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties

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Heading 3307 contains 11 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 33

Sources & Methodology

Glossary

General rate (MFN rate)
The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
hts_special / Special rates
Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.