Cubeb

Cubeb, a medicinal and aromatic plant part

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 1211 90 25 (Cubeb) 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 under Chapter 12 used primarily in pharmacy or as agricultural inputs may fall under tariff lines that carry compliance — classification by primary use and physical form is the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line reflects cubeb's classification as a plant part used primarily in perfumery and pharmacy; if the same material is presented as a drug formulation or Ayurvedic ingredient, customs may re-classify it under a heading that attracts CDSCO or AYUSH oversight. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance and detention pending the relevant licence. Verify the product's declared use, processing state, and end-use documentation before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 1211 90 25 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 cubeb is imported as a formulated drug or Ayurvedic preparation?

Formulated medicinal or Ayurvedic products are classified outside Chapter 12 and may attract drug import licensing requirements under the applicable regulatory regime.

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