Citranellol

Citranellol, acyclic terpene alcohol for fragrance or chemical use

CIB&RC CLEARANCE · NDPS CLEARANCE

HSN 2905 22 10 (Citranellol) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) registration and import permit under the Insecticides Act, 1968, where the substance figures in the schedule to that Act, with import restricted to specified ports under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Where Citranellol qualifies as a narcotic drug or psychotropic substance, an import certificate under Rule 53 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Rules, 1985 is additionally required. DGFT policy condition 2 of Chapter 29 and CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply as customs-level overlays.

What this is

HSN code

2905 22 10

Chapter

29 · Organic chemicals

Primary regulator

CIB&RC · Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CIB&RC
Import permit from CIB&RC
Import certificate from NDPS

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CIB&RCCIB&RC·Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee

NDPSNDPS·Narcotics Control Bureau

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Determine whether the specific Citranellol formulation or preparation falls within the schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968. If scheduled, obtain registration and an import permit from the Secretariat of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee and route the consignment only through ports specified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
Insecticides Act, 1968 · Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
2
Where the substance is governed by the NDPS regime, obtain an import certificate under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 before shipment. For NDPS-scheduled substances imported for medical or scientific purposes, the Chapter VII-A procedure applies; all other imports are governed by Appendix-I to the ITC (HS) Schedule.
Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 · Chapter VII-A of the NDPS Rules, 1985 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
3
Ensure mandatory additional qualifiers are included in the import declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, effective 15 October 2023 for Chapter 29 commodities. Upload mandatory e-Sanchit documents — certificate of analysis (0010dc), batch release certificate (0030dc), label of consignment (0110dc), registration certificate for drugs (101dc1), and import licence for drugs (9111dc) — before out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that Citranellol's primary identity as a fragrance or flavour chemical places it outside the schedules of both the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the NDPS Rules, 1985 without confirming this with the relevant authority. A consignment cleared without CIB&RC registration where the substance is in fact scheduled is treated as an unauthorised import of a pesticide and is liable to seizure and penalty under the Insecticides Act, 1968; the burden of establishing non-scheduled status rests with the importer at the bill-of-entry stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2905 22 10 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers acyclic terpene alcohols such as Citranellol. Import is governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under the Insecticides Act, 1968 where the substance is scheduled, and by the NDPS Rules, 1985 where applicable, with DGFT and CBIC policy overlays.

Which ports are notified for import of insecticides under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971?

The ports at which insecticides may be imported are restricted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the current list should be confirmed with the CIB&RC Secretariat before booking the shipment.

What happens if Citranellol is imported for medical or scientific purposes under the NDPS regime?

Imports for medical or scientific purposes must follow the Chapter VII-A procedure under the NDPS Rules, 1985 and require a prior import certificate under Rule 53; all other NDPS-governed imports of this substance are subject to Appendix-I to the ITC (HS) Schedule and cannot be imported freely.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CIB&RC / NDPS / DGFT / CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.