Mint essential oils from India
India exported $130 million of mint essential oils (HS 3301.25) in FY2025-26, down 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $130MDown 18.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3301.25Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3301.25.00 | Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit: Of other mints | Free | 10% | 20% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of mint essential oils
India's exports to all countries under HS 3301.25, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3301.25 is 1.4%, ranging from 0% to 2.9% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.3% to 1.6% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on mint essential oils from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for mint essential oils?
3301.25, under heading 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export mint essential oils?
Yes. India exported $130 million under HS 3301.25 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.