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HTS Chapter 33 · Section VI

Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Chapter 33 averages a 1.5% general (MFN) duty across its 43 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 6%.

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1.5%
avg MFN duty
6%
highest line
43
rated tariff lines
60%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 33 by duty-rate band

How the 43 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free260.1–5%145–10%3

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 33

HTS Chapter 33 - Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations - organizes 104 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 43 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 33 sits within Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 1.5%, with the highest individual rate reaching 6%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 33 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 33 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 104 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 43 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 1.5% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 6% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff 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:
Essential oils of citrus fruit:
3301.12.00.00 Of orange
kg
2.7%
3301.13.00.00 Of lemon
kg
3.8%
3301.19 Other:
3301.19.10.00 Of grapefruit
kg
2.7%
3301.19.51 Other
Free
3301.19.51.10 Bergamot
kg
3301.19.51.20 Lime
kg
3301.19.51.50 Other
kg
Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit:
3301.24.00.00 Of peppermint (Mentha piperita)
kg
4.2%
3301.25.00 Of other mints
Free
3301.25.00.10 Of cornmint, including "peppermint" derived from Mentha arvensis
kg
3301.25.00.20 Of spearmint
kg
3301.25.00.50 Other
kg
3301.29 Other:
3301.29.10.00 Of eucalyptus
kg
1.8%
3301.29.20.00 Of orris
kg
1.1%
3301.29.51 Other
Free
3301.29.51.03 Of anise
kg
3301.29.51.05 Of caraway
kg
3301.29.51.07 Of cassia
kg
3301.29.51.09 Of cedarwood
kg
3301.29.51.11 Of citronella
kg
3301.29.51.13 Of clove
kg
3301.29.51.15 Of garlic
kg
3301.29.51.16 Of geranium
kg
3301.29.51.17 Of jasmine
kg
3301.29.51.18 Of lavender or lavandin
kg
3301.29.51.19 Of lemongrass
kg
3301.29.51.21 Of linaloe or bois de rose
kg
3301.29.51.25 Of nutmeg
kg
3301.29.51.28 Of onion
kg
3301.29.51.29 Of patchouli
kg
3301.29.51.33 Of petitgrain
kg
3301.29.51.35 Of rose (attar of roses)
g
3301.29.51.37 Of rosemary
kg
3301.29.51.39 Of sandalwood
kg
3301.29.51.41 Of sassafras including Ocotea cymbarum
kg
3301.29.51.42 Of vetiver
kg
3301.29.51.43 Of ylang ylang or cananga
kg
3301.29.51.50 Other
kg
3301.30.00.00 Resinoids
kg
Free
3301.90 Other:
3301.90.10 Extracted oleoresins
3.8%
3301.90.10.10 Paprika
kg
3301.90.10.20 Black pepper
kg
3301.90.10.50 Other
kg
3301.90.50.00 Other
kg
Free
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:
3302.10 Of a kind used in the food or drink industries:
3302.10.10.00 Not containing alcohol
kg
Free
Containing alcohol:
3302.10.20.00 Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight
kg
Free
Containing over 20 percent of alcohol by weight:
Preparations requiring only the addition of ethyl alcohol or water to produce a beverage suitable for human consumption:
3302.10.40.00 Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight
kg
8.4¢/kg + 1.9%
3302.10.50.00 Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight
kg
17¢/kg + 1.9%
3302.10.90.00 Other
kg
Free
3302.90 Other:
3302.90.10 Containing no alcohol or not over 10 percent of alcohol by weight
Free
3302.90.10.10 Perfume oil mixtures and blends, consisting of products ready for use as finished perfume bases
kg
3302.90.10.50 Other
kg
3302.90.20 Containing over 10 percent of alcohol by weight
Free
3302.90.20.10 Perfume oil mixtures and blends, consisting of products ready for use as finished perfume bases
kg
3302.90.20.50 Other
kg
3303.00 Perfumes and toilet waters:
Not containing alcohol:
3303.00.10.00 Floral or flower waters
liters
Free
3303.00.20.00 Other
kg
Free
3303.00.30.00 Containing alcohol
kg
Free
3304 Beauty 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:
3304.10.00.00 Lip make-up preparations
kg
Free
3304.20.00.00 Eye make-up preparations
kg
Free
3304.30.00.00 Manicure or pedicure preparations
kg
Free
Other:
3304.91.00 Powders, whether or not compressed
Free
3304.91.00.10 Rouges
kg
3304.91.00.50 Other
kg
Other:
3304.99.10.00 Petroleum jelly put up for retail sale
kg
Free
3304.99.50.00 Other
kg
Free
3305 Preparations for use on the hair:
3305.10.00.00 Shampoos
kg
Free
3305.20.00.00 Preparations for permanent waving or straightening
kg
Free
3305.30.00.00 Hair lacquers
kg
Free
3305.90.00.00 Other
kg
Free
3306 Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages:
3306.10.00.00 Dentifrices
kg
Free
3306.20.00.00 Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss)
kg
Free
3306.90.00.00 Other
kg
Free
3307 Pre-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:
3307.10 Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations:
3307.10.10.00 Not containing alcohol
kg
4.9%
3307.10.20.00 Containing alcohol
kg
4.9%
3307.20.00.00 Personal deodorants and antiperspirants
kg
4.9%
3307.30 Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations:
3307.30.10.00 Bath salts, whether or not perfumed
kg
5.8%
3307.30.50.00 Other
kg
4.9%
Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites:
3307.41.00.00 "Agarbatti" and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning
kg
2.4%
3307.49.00.00 Other
kg
6%
3307.90.00.00 Other
kg
5.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 33 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 33 covers Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations. It contains 104 individual tariff classifications, of which 43 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 33? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 33 is 1.5%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 6%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 33? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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