Bergament oil (ex-mentha citrate)

Bergamot oil derived from mentha citrate

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 25 40 (Bergamot oil ex-mentha citrate) is an essential oil classified under Chapter 33 and governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy. No sectoral Partner Government Agency licence or permit is flagged for this tariff line in the current regulatory record, and import proceeds under the standard Free/Restricted status applicable to Chapter 33 essential oils.

What this is

HSN code

3301 25 40

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
Certificate of origin from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify the ITC (HS) import policy status for CTI 3301 25 40 at the time of filing the bill of entry. Ensure the consignment is correctly described as bergamot oil derived from mentha citrate and not as a mixture of odoriferous substances, which would attract reclassification to heading 3302.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33 · CCR classification note: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
Upload all required customs documentation in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge. Confirm product identity with a Certificate of Analysis or exporter declaration establishing botanical origin and that the product is a pure essential oil, not a compounded mixture.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is misclassification: consignments described as blended or compounded mint-derived fragrance preparations are properly classifiable under heading 3302, not 3301 25 40. Filing at 3301 25 40 for a product that is, in substance, a mixture of odoriferous substances exposes the importer to a customs mis-declaration finding, re-assessment of duty, and potential confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 25 40 require BIS certification?

No, essential oils including bergamot oil derived from mentha citrate are not within any BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 33.

When does a mint-derived essential oil consignment get reclassified to heading 3302?

Customs officers will reclassify the consignment to heading 3302 if the product is a mixture of odoriferous substances rather than a pure essential oil; the importer should submit a Certificate of Analysis confirming single-origin, non-compounded composition to pre-empt this reclassification.

Are there any sectoral PGA licences required for importing this essential oil?

No sectoral PGA licence — FSSAI, CDSCO, AYUSH, or otherwise — is flagged for CTI 3301 25 40 in the current regulatory record; however, if the oil is imported for use in a regulated downstream product (food, drug, cosmetic), the applicable PGA regime attaches at the end-use stage.

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