Cajeput oil

Cajeput essential oil, other essential oils

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 29 12 (Cajeput oil) is an essential oil classifiable under Chapter 33 and is subject to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) ITC (HS) import policy as the operative trade-policy framework. No sectoral PGA licence or permit is mandated by the regulatory record for this tariff line; standard customs documentation and correct classification at the bill of entry apply.

What this is

HSN code

3301 29 12

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33

Customs documentation

Bill of entry from CBIC
Commercial invoice from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify the correct 8-digit CTI at the bill of entry: cajeput oil is classified under 3301 29 12. Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under 3302 and are a separate tariff line — misclassification attracts customs examination and potential re-assessment.
CCR classification note: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
Confirm compliance with the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33 at the time of filing the bill of entry. Retain the certificate of analysis or product specification from the exporter to substantiate the nature and origin of the essential oil.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33; DGFT policy framework

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misclassification: cajeput oil imported as a blend or in combination with other aromatic substances may be reclassified under CTI 3302 by the assessing officer, triggering a differential-duty demand and potential goods detention pending re-assessment. Ensure the commercial invoice and certificate of analysis clearly describe the product as a single essential oil — pure cajeput oil — and not a formulated mixture, before the bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 29 12 require BIS certification?

No, cajeput oil is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. 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.

When is cajeput oil reclassified from 3301 29 12 to 3302?

Per the CCR classification note, mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under 3302; a product presented as a blend or formulation rather than a single essential oil will be assessed under that heading, with the applicable duty rate for 3302.

Is a certificate of analysis required for cajeput oil imports?

No mandatory PGA certificate is specified in the regulatory record, but a certificate of analysis from the exporter is advisable to substantiate the product's nature as a single essential oil and support correct classification at the bill of entry.

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