Cedarwood oil

Cedarwood essential oil, other essential oils

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 29 16 (Cedarwood oil) 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 licence or permit is mandated at the bill-of-entry stage for this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

3301 29 16

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 that the goods are correctly classified under HSN 3301 29 16 as pure cedarwood essential oil. Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302 and attract a different tariff and regulatory treatment; misclassification at the bill of entry exposes the consignment to re-assessment and potential detention.
ITC (HS) classification note: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
File the bill of entry under the ITC (HS) Chapter 33 policy condition and confirm the import is Free under the current policy status. Retain the supplier's certificate of analysis and certificate of origin in customs records for post-clearance audit purposes.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33 · DGFT import policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misdeclaring blended or compounded cedarwood-containing fragrance mixtures as pure cedarwood essential oil under 3301 29 16 when they properly fall under heading 3302. A post-clearance classification audit that identifies a 3302 product billed under 3301 results in demand for differential duty, interest, and penalty under the Customs Act, 1962; the goods may also be detained pending re-assessment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 29 16 require BIS certification?

No. Cedarwood essential oil is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order; no BIS certification is required. Import is governed solely by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33.

What is the correct classification if the imported product is a blend of cedarwood oil with other odoriferous substances?

Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302, not 3301 29 16; filing such a product under this CTI constitutes misclassification and attracts re-assessment, differential duty demand, and potential penalty.

Are there any port or licence restrictions on importing cedarwood oil under this tariff line?

The regulatory record records no port restriction, import licence, or PGA NOC requirement for HSN 3301 29 16; the import policy status is Free under Chapter 33 of the ITC (HS) Schedule, subject to standard customs documentation.

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