Horsemint oil (ex-mentha sylvestries)

Horsemint essential oil from Mentha sylvestris

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 25 30 (Horsemint oil, ex-Mentha sylvestris) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33 essential oils. No additional sectoral Partner Government Agency clearance is recorded for this tariff line, and import proceeds under the standard customs documentation regime applicable to essential oils.

What this is

HSN code

3301 25 30

Chapter

33 · Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33

Customs documentation

Import declaration from DGFT
Commercial invoice from exporter
Certificate of origin from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify the ITC (HS) import policy status for CTI 3301 25 30 at the time of filing the bill of entry. Confirm that the consignment is correctly described as horsemint oil derived from Mentha sylvestris and not as a mixture of odoriferous substances, which is classifiable under heading 3302.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33; CCR note — mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
File the bill of entry with a complete commercial description identifying the botanical source (Mentha sylvestris) and confirming the product is a single essential oil and not a blend or mixture. A misclassification into heading 3302 will trigger reassessment and potential short-levy proceedings.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33; Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is presenting a formulated mint-oil blend — whether blended for flavour or fragrance applications — under HSN 3301 25 30 rather than the correct heading 3302. The CCR explicitly flags that mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under 3302; a mis-declared blend can attract reassessment, differential duty demand, and penalty proceedings under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 25 30 require BIS certification?

No; no BIS Quality Control Order covers horsemint essential oil under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with standard customs documentation at the bill of entry.

What distinguishes HSN 3301 25 30 from heading 3302 for customs purposes?

HSN 3301 25 30 covers single essential oils derived from Mentha sylvestris; blended or compounded mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302 and attract a separate tariff treatment.

Are there any designated-port or quantity restrictions on horsemint oil imports?

No designated-port or quantity restrictions are recorded for CTI 3301 25 30; standard customs clearance procedures apply at any notified port of import.

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