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Ambrette seeds

Ambrette seeds, used in perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 1211 90 11 (Ambrette seeds) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other plants and plant parts within Chapter 12 — particularly those classified as medicinal or aromatic under different headings — may carry compliance requirements that do not apply here.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line applies specifically to ambrette seeds as a raw botanical commodity; processed derivatives — essential oils, extracts, or pharmaceutical preparations derived from the same plant — are classified elsewhere and may attract FSSAI, AYUSH, or other agency requirements. Re-classification on customs examination, for instance where goods are found to be processed or compounded, triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Verify that the product's state of processing and intended end-use are accurately reflected in the import documentation before shipment.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 1211 90 11 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the ambrette seeds are processed into an extract or essential oil?
Processed derivatives such as essential oils or botanical extracts are classified under different chapters and may attract distinct compliance requirements, including product-specific agency clearances.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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