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Medicinal, aromatic and insecticidal plants, parts (dried, fresh)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 1211 90 19 falls under the Restricted-import category of the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), meaning import is not freely permitted without satisfying the applicable policy conditions. Importers must confirm the operative restriction status and obtain any required DGFT authorisation before filing the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

1211 90 19

Chapter

12 · Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 12

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration

Compliance steps

1
Verify the current import status of the specific plant or plant part under the ITC (HS) policy for Chapter 12 before placing the purchase order. The tariff line is Restricted; import without a valid DGFT authorisation exposes the consignment to detention and confiscation under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 12 — Restricted classification
2
Obtain the applicable DGFT import authorisation and upload it in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry. The proper officer will verify the mandatory documentation prior to granting out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 12 — Restricted classification

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the broad 'Other' residual classification implies free import status. The ITC (HS) Restricted classification attaches to the 8-digit CTI itself, not to any specific named plant; every consignment under 1211 90 19 — whether a rare medicinal herb, a dried aromatic root, or a plant extract in crude form — requires a current DGFT import authorisation before the bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 1211 90 19 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this product family. Import of other medicinal and aromatic plants under this residual tariff line is governed solely by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

What DGFT authorisation is required to import under HSN 1211 90 19?

The tariff line is classified Restricted under the ITC (HS) policy for Chapter 12; the specific authorisation type — licence, permit, or policy condition — must be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) schedule and any operative DGFT notifications before the shipment is booked.

Can advance-authorisation or EOU holders import freely under this tariff line?

Not automatically; the Restricted status under the ITC (HS) policy applies at the 8-digit level, and any advance-authorisation or EOU end-use carve-out must be confirmed against the operative DGFT policy conditions applicable to Chapter 12 at the time of import.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.